Cairo Citadel

The Cairo Citadel is not just a fortress, but a symbol of power that has shaped Egypt`s development for seven centuries. Its history began in 1176 when the legendary Sultan Salah Ad-Din (Saladin), who unified Egypt and Syria, ordered the construction of an impregnable citadel to protect against the threat of the Crusaders. The location was strategically flawless, the Muqattam Hill offering a complete panorama of Old Cairo