Citadel of Qaitbay

Local nameقلعة قايتباي
LocationAlexandria, Egypt

The Citadel of Qaitbay is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast, in Alexandria, Egypt. It was established in 1477 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay. The Citadel is situated on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the mouth of the Eastern Harbour.

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Opening hours

Daily: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Admission

EGP 30

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://bs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kajtbejova_citadela

Phone +20 3 4809144

Address Alexandria, Egypt

Coordinates 31°12'49.495" N 29°53'7.837" E

Tours and activities: Citadel of Qaitbay

7-Night Egypt Explorer Tour with Nile Cruise

from 514 USD

Day-Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Car inc Lunch

from 65 USD

Full-Day Alexandria Private Tour with Tour Guide from Cairo

from 110 USD

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