Based on 1,375 reviewSaladin Citadel, also known as Cairo Citadel, is located on Mugaitam Mountain in the eastern suburbs of Cairo. The castle stands tall and was built by General Saladin in the 11th century to defend against invasion. Scale The castle covers a very large area and is very majestic. The city wall is 2 meters high. The castle is divided into an inner city and an outer city. The rulers of all dynasties have left their relics here. The ancient canal, Youssef well, and the National Military Museum are all monuments worth seeing. Castle Highlights There is a green grass in front of the castle, climb the castle, stroll in the courtyard, see the exquisite doors and windows and the finely carved bathroom. Then you can enter the temple and visit the resplendent inner hall to feel its solemnity. There is also a kiosk outside the temple, which is a great viewpoint overlooking Cairo. Other buildings are in the castle, and dense signposts guide other important facilities within the castle, as well as cafes and Italian restaurants dedicated to tourists. Afterwards, you can also visit the Military Museum, which was originally part of the Royal Palace and was later converted into a Military Museum. It displays military items such as uniforms and medals. You can also take a walk in the garden area. The garden in the castle is also a museum. The scattered columns on the grass and the remains of other mosques are the exhibits. If you have time, take a stroll to the other end of the castle to visit the Suleymani Pasha Mosque and climb the tower for a view. This is an Ottoman building from the early 16th century. The exquisite minaret, the carved pulpit, the painted scales and the frescoes in the tomb are all exquisite and worth savoring.
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Show More ReviewsIn the long river of history, Saladin Castle stands quietly there as a witness, its existence is not only the accumulation of buildings, but also the precipitation of history and the continuation of culture. Whether it is the first ray of sunshine in the morning or the last sunset in the evening, it seems to be putting on a mysterious veil for the castle, attracting people to explore the story behind it.