Citadel of Qaitbay

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Qaitbay Citadel, built in 1477
Qaitbay Citadel, built in 1477
Front view of Qaitbay Citadel
Front view of Qaitbay Citadel
Nameplate on Qaitbay Citadel
Nameplate on Qaitbay Citadel
celling in Qaitbay citadel Alexandria
celling in Qaitbay citadel Alexandria

The Citadel of Qaitbay (or the Fort of Qaitbay) (Arabic,قلعة قايتباي) is a 15th century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast, built upon/from the ruins of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, in Alexandria, Egypt. It was established in 1477 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay.

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The Citadel is situated on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the mouth of the Eastern Harbour.

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