must-visit in CairoCastle & Fortress
Salah El-Din Citadel
📍 Citadel of Saladin, Cairo, Egypt
4.4/ 5.0
★★★★☆
Quick Facts
- Location
- Egypt, Cairo
- Category
- Castle & Fortress
- Duration
- 1.5-2 hours
- Ticket Price
- Buy tickets.
- Address
- Citadel of Saladin, Cairo, Egypt
- Coordinates
- 30.0290, 31.2610
Introduction
Salah El-Din Citadel is Cairo's grandest medieval fortification. Built 1176-1183 by Saladin, it features the Muhammad Ali Mosque, military museums and Cairo's best panoramic viewpoint — a top Cairo landmark. Built 1176-1183 by Saladin against Crusaders. On Mokattam Hill — Cairo panorama. Multiple mosques; Muhammad Ali Mosque most spectacular. Military museum. Cairo's best viewpoint.
✨ Highlights
01
Saladin
Built 1176-1183 by legendary Saladin against Crusaders.
02
Cairo panorama
Hilltop — Cairo's best panoramic viewpoint.
03
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali Mosque inside — most spectacular.
04
Military museum
Military museum inside the Citadel.
🛈 Practical Info
→Combine：With Muhammad Ali Mosque, Old Cairo and Khan el-Khalili.
→Access：Taxi or car.
→Duration：1.5-2 hours.
→Panorama：Cairo panorama; sunset especially stunning.
→Ticket Information：Buy tickets.
→Transportation：Taxi / by car (Cairo old city)
💡 Tips
• Buy tickets; Cairo panorama.
• With Muhammad Ali Mosque and Khan el-Khalili.
• Opening and admission are subject to official notice.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Salah El-Din Citadel?
Buy tickets.
Any practical tips for visiting Salah El-Din Citadel?
Buy tickets; Cairo panorama. With Muhammad Ali Mosque and Khan el-Khalili.
How long should I spend at Salah El-Din Citadel?
A typical visit takes 1.5-2 hours.
Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.
