THE CITADEL OF QAITBAY (FORT OF QAITBAY) ALEXANDRIA - EGYPT

The Citadel of Qaitbay (or the Fort of Qaitbay; Arabic: قلعة قايتباي) is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast, in Alexandria, Egypt. It was built from 1477 to 1479 AD (882-884 AH) by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay. The Citadel is situated on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the mouth of the Eastern Harbour.
The Qaitbay Citadel is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt, but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century AD.
The Citadel was built on the location of the ancient Pharos of Alexandria, the legendary lighthouse that was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. An earthquake in the 14th century destroyed the Pharos, and its ruins were used to build the Citadel.
The Citadel played a vital role in defence of Alexandria during the Ottoman siege of 1517. It was the last Mamluk stronghold to fall to the Ottomans and the only one that did not surrender.
The Citadel remained in Ottoman hands until 1882 when it was captured by the British during the invasion of Egypt. The British used it as a military base and Prison until 1954, when they handed it over to the Egyptian government.
The Citadel is now a major tourist attraction and a symbol of the city of Alexandria. It is also home to the Qaitbay Fort Museum, which houses a collection of artefacts from the Mamluk and Ottoman periods.

[@gillianharkness8324]

It was so hot walking around the Citidal !

[@STEVIESWORLDUK]

It certainly was, not as bad as Abu Simbel though Gill? 😛