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The square stone keep of the Citadel of Qaitbay with its round corner towers and battlements under a blue sky
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Citadel of Qaitbay

A Mamluk fortress at the tip of the old Pharos peninsula at the mouth of Alexandria's Eastern Harbour, built in 1477–79 by Sultan al-Ashraf Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. Inside the outer walls and towers stands a three-storey square keep with round corner towers, and its ramparts look out over the sea and the harbour.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
Sat09:00–17:00
Sun09:00–17:00

Nearby

Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque

religious building

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Citadel of Qaitbay?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00.

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