Babylon Fortress Cairo, Qasr Al-Shamaa, or Babylon Fortress located in the city of Cairo in the Misr al-Qadima neighborhood near the Amr ibn al-Aas Mosque. It was built in the second century AD during the era of the Romen occuAl Bahahn of Egypt, and then underwent restorations later.
The fort was built with stones taken from pharaonic temples and completed with red bricks, but now there is nothing left of it except the tribal door, which is surrounded by two large towers.
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The best activities at Babylon Fortress Cairo
• You can take a tour between the ruins of the city of Fustat, north of the Babylon Fortress, which was established by Amr bin Al-Aas, may God be pleased with him.
You can also visit the Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, which is the first mosque in Egypt and North Africa.
You can also visit the Coptic Museum in Cairo, which is located inside the fort.
The times of visiting Babylon Fortress Cairo
Babylon Fortress Cairo is available for visits 7 days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Prices of entry cards
The entry ticket price is 50 pounds for tourists, but for children under four years of age, admission is free.
The best Cairo hotels near the Babylon Fortress
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo First Residence is one of the best 5-star hotels in Egypt, away from the Babylon Fort in Cairo, less than 2.3 km, or about 25 minutes by car.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel has received great reviews about cleanliness, services, location and staff.
Kempinski Nile Hotel is one of Cairo’s best 5-star hotels, away from the Babylon Fort in Cairo, less than 30 minutes by car.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel has received very good reviews in all respects and guests are pleased with the facilities and services.
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