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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 133 attractions in Cairo
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Traveler Description: This massive stone fortress, begun by Salah ad-Din in 1176 was home to Egypt's rulers for 700 years.  Egypt's diverse heritage can be seen in the... more »
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Attraction type: Historic site, Religious site, Military base/facility, Architectural building, Neighborhood
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Address: al-Qala'a
Shar'a Salih Salem Cairo
Egypt

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“Interesting, very worth a visit”
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4 of 5 stars
qcbear   52 contributions
Heidelberg, Germany
May 25, 2009

I had a great time visiting the citadel although with so many great things to see and do in Cairo it was not my favorite part. We visited the mosque and enjoyed the wonderful views of the city from so high up. After so much time in Europe, the cityscape was refreshingly different with the romantic looking mosques scattered throughout... more

“The Most Popular Tourist Attraction in Cairo”
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4 of 5 stars
redeco   1,460 contributions
Warren, Massachusetts
Apr 24, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The Citadel is a massive fortress begun in 1176 by Salah ad-Din. Completely walled, the complex was the home of Egypt's rulers for 700 years. In 1830 work was begun on the huge Mohammed Ali Mosque which dominates Egypt's skyline. Today, the prominent attraction houses a police museum, three mosques, a carriage museum, a military museum, a palace, and a... more

“A great day out”
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5 of 5 stars
kill-phil   2 contributions
Manchester
Jun 30, 2008
2/5 found this review helpful

When in cairo get a guide to take you to Alexandria to see these places. Citidel is tropical and beautiful. You have the freedom to roam the castle which is left in all its glory, even the execution room. The views are magnificant. TIP: However just outside there is a fish museum. We paid 20LE to enter and it was... more

“Impressive Cairo views from the Citadel”
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4 of 5 stars
Nefertari   21 contributions
Melbourne, Australia
Dec 8, 2005
33/36 found this review helpful

The Citadel was built in the 12th Century and has had many additions over the years. It offers a fabulous view of Cairo from the terrace. Although I'm not really into architecture, I was impressed by the beauty and size of the place. There are actually three mosques, the largest is Mohammed Ali's. You will have to cover up your... more

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al-Qala'a | Shar'a Salih Salem, Cairo, Egypt