Citadel of Qaitbay Review

Quebec Fort is one of the most important fortresses in Alexandria in the Mediterranean region. This is where Alexander the Great settled, where you can learn about ancient history and visit magnificent buildings.

A huge castle built in the same place where Alexandria's ancient lighthouse is located. The castle is very close to the Mediterranean Sea with beautiful sea views. It is historic and has many details of ancient Egypt. It is best to find a guide to lead you through this place and explain everything about Alexandria history and fortress architecture. I think this is one of the places you must visit when visiting Alexandria.

The Citadel of Qaitbay stands where the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria was in ancient times. It is much bigger than I imagined and you can go inside and see and explore numerous rooms on various levels of the Citadel. A good guide will help explain what you are seeing so you can enjoy it more.The admission price is around $7USD, less if you are a student. The views of the sea from the higher levels are lovely. Be prepared for crowds and wear study shoes as there are lots of stairs.

Alexander is the last city to arrive in Egypt, and it feels different immediately. It is 200 kilometers away from Cairo, but it is completely different. This is a city facing the Mediterranean Sea and backed by Lake Mayute full of colonial style, because of geographical reasons, the climate is mild, we also suddenly freed from the hot desert climate for a day. Unfortunately, our footsteps are too hasty. In front of this Quebec Fort, just browsed along the periphery. It was originally a lighthouse, and then rebuilt into the castle after the collapse, acting as a fortress. We didn't get in, but the guide said that it was basically empty and just able to climb the castle to see. The fortress next to it has been transformed into a naval military museum. The castle now forms a unique urban landscape with many sea fishers and locals traveling with their families, and the atmosphere is peaceful. It is very suitable for vacation, have the opportunity to go to Egypt again, must stay in Alexandria for a few days.

The fortress towering right in front of the sea is majestic

Quebec Fort is a 15th century defense fortress located on the Mediterranean coast of Alexandria, Egypt. It was built in 1477 by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay. The castle is located on the east side of the northern end of Faro Island. It has now become a marine museum. It is a good visit.

Be sure to visit here so you can at least understand a little history. On previous trips, I went inside the fortress, but this time we chose to tour around and stroll around the road outside. The Mediterranean sea is clear and transparent, and the sea breeze is light, refreshing and refreshing. You will find some stalls selling Egyptian goods and there are always one or two ice cream vendors. Many small fishing boats are moored in the harbor. Worth taking a photo or taking a few. Push

One can satisfy the Mediterranean and the castle. There are no furnishings in the castle, there are several old big cockroaches. You can visit the details of the interior. There are fewer Asians in this area and they will be enthusiastically pulled to take pictures. Many people during the holidays, Buy tickets to pay attention to someone who has been cutting in the queue, so he will cut in the queue and go back. Don't be afraid, the conductor seems to be used to recommending