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- Saladin Citadel (Al-Qalaa)
Saladin Citadel (Al-Qalaa)
This massive stone fortress of the Saladin Citadel, set in a
beautiful tropical location with magnificent views, was built by
Salah ad-Din in the 12th century. Visitors have the freedom to roam
the castle, which remains in pristine condition, including the
execution room. Two other mosques are located at the Citadel, the
13th century Mosque of al-Nasir Muhammad and the 16th century
Mosque of Suleyman Pasha. The Al-Gawhara Palace, National Military
Museum and Police Museum can also be found inside the Citadel.
Information & Facts
Address
al-Qala'a, Shar'a Salih Salem
Language
Arabic is the official language although English and
French are widely spoken, especially in the tourist
areas.
Money
The unit of currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), which is
divided into 100 piastres. Most credit cards are accepted in major
hotels and restaurants. Visitors are advised to take travellers
cheques in US Dollars or Pounds to avoid additional exchange rate
charges. Banks are usually closed on Friday and Saturday, but
private exchange bureaux, called 'Forex', are open daily and banks
in major hotels are open 24 hours. Cairo branches of the Egyptian
British Bank and Banque Misr now have ATMs available that accept
Visa, MasterCard and Cirrus and are quite common in the main
tourist areas.