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Cairo Citadel
CultureVisit: ~180 min
Medieval Islamic fortress on a hill of the Mokattam, ordered built by Saladin in the 12th century. It was the seat of Egyptian power for centuries. Within the compound are the 19th-century mosque of Muhammad Ali and that of Al-Nasir Muhammad, as well as museums. Its terraces overlook the city.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Cairo Citadel: 2 missions
- Walk the walls and look at the cityGo to the terraces and the edge of the compound to see Cairo from above, with its minarets and domes.
- Visit the mosque of Al-Nasir MuhammadFind the mosque of Al-Nasir Muhammad inside the compound and look at its courtyard and its Mamluk architecture.
Near Cairo Citadel
Muhammad Ali Mosque (Citadel)184 m awaySultan Hassan Mosque-Madrasa531 m awayGayer-Anderson Museum1.0 km awayMosque of Ibn Tulun1.2 km awayAl-Azhar Park1.3 km awayBab Zuwayla1.5 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Cairo Citadel?
Allow about 3 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Cairo Citadel?
Walk the walls and look at the city and Visit the mosque of Al-Nasir Muhammad.
What is there to see near Cairo Citadel?
Muhammad Ali Mosque (Citadel) (184 m), Sultan Hassan Mosque-Madrasa (531 m) and Gayer-Anderson Museum (1.0 km).
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