Sights · Our pick in Cairo
The Citadel of Salah El-Din
Begun in the 12th century
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Image courtesy of © kallerna · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout The Citadel of Salah El-Din
The Citadel was begun by Salah al-Din in the 12th century on a spur of the Muqattam Hills, with a commanding view over the city. Inside are the 19th-century Mosque of Muhammad Ali, with its domes and slender minarets, and museums. The ministry lists it open daily from 8am to 5pm.
Why it's on our list
- Open daily, 8am–5pm
- City views
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Citadel of Salah El-Din before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Citadel of Salah El-Din are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- AttabaM2M3550 m7 min walk
- Mohamed NaguibM2700 m9 min walk
- Bab el ShaariaM3750 m10 min walk
Key sights
- Khan el-Khalili1.0 kmWalk 12 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 13 min
- The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 15 min
- The Pyramids of Giza14 kmCar or taxi 47 min
- Grand Egyptian Museum14 kmCar or taxi 48 min
- Cairo International Airport18 kmCar or taxi 60 min
- Sphinx International Airport36 kmCar or taxi 109 min
Main railway stations
- Ramses Station1.7 kmWalk 22 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 15 min