The story of the Citadel of Qaitbay
The Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, stood here from the 3rd century BC until earthquakes destroyed it in the 14th century. Around 1477, Sultan Qaitbay built a fortress on its ruins, reusing some of its stones.
The citadel protected the harbour against the Ottomans and later naval attacks. Today its walls and towers are a museum and one of the best places to watch the sea crash against the rocks.
