The Citadel has some interesting engineering (including the aqueduct). It is not well maintained. In its heyday, it must have been very impressive and a formidable fortification.

Founded by the famous Commander Saladin, this place must be visited for its magnificence and historical importance.

I visited a few mosques, and there are many more to visit, but if you can only visit one, it’s this one. It’s beautiful on the outside and inside, well maintained, and posesses incredible city views. Admission was something under 200EP, can’t recall the exact...More

Worth the journey to see the citadel started by Saladin with it's views over the city. Visit the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, founder of modern Egypt.

This fortress is huge and impressive. What really caught my attention was the fantastic condition that it was in. Compared to some European castles built in the same era, this citadel built by Saladin was still in good condition despite being thronged with hundreds or...More

We stopped here for lunch and walk around the grounds. The delicious, multi-course lunch was served in a view top restaurant that included an outdoor patio. There were numerous families having picnics on the grounds and enjoying the scenery.

The Citadel is another Must Do. There is only one entrance open! As everywhere, one must go through the security before entering. But we thought it very nice. Also the view from the city wall is nice. There are restaurants. Pleasant area.