The Citadel of Salah El-Din Al-Ayoubi is considered one of the most important tourist places in Cairo, as it is one of the ancient non-Pharaonic Arab monuments in the city.
Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi began construction of a fort on Mount Mokattam in Cairo in a place known as the Air Dome, but he was unable to complete its construction during his lifetime. Rather, it was completed by Sultan Al-Kamel bin Al-Adil.
It was the first to inhabit it is the complete king and made it a home for the king, and continued so until the era of Muhammad Ali, where it is one of the most important effects of the world witnessing the wars of the Middle Ages. And it is considered one of the most important places of tourism in Egypt
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The best activities you can do in Salah El-Din Ayoubi Castle
• You can visit the mosques inside the castle, including the Muhammad Ali Al-Muhbar Mosque and the Al-Nasr Mosque Muhammad Bin Qalawun.
• The castle also contains a number of archaeological museums, such as the Museum of Vehicles, the Military Museum, and the Garden Museum, all of which are worth visiting. It contains a large number of rare artifacts.
• You can also climb to the top of the tower in the castle, watch Cairo from the top, and take some memorial photos, as it is one of the unforgettable scenic views.
You can also visit the magnificent Al-Jawhara Palace (Palace of Jewelry), which was named after the jewel of Hanem, the last wife of Muhammad Ali. It was built in 1814 and includes the ruler’s administration and was used as a personal residence for the former Egyptian ruler. The walls of the palace are decorated with gold carvings that dominate the features of Ottoman architecture. Among the most important contents of the palace is the clock hall, where a clock shape was used to decorate the walls of the palace.
Visit times and entry ticket prices
Visiting the castle is available all days of the week from 9:00 am until 17:00 pm.
The cost of entry card per person is 50 pounds.
The best hotels near Salah El-Din Al-Ayoubi castle
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza is one of the best 5-star hotels in Cairo, less than 30 minutes by car from Salah El-Din Castle
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel got very good reviews for the location, cleanliness, services.
The Ritz-Carlton Nile Hotel Cairo is one of the best 5-star Egypt hotels in Cairo, 5 km from Salah El-Din Castle
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel has received great reviews about location, staff, services, hygiene.
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