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It was established by Sultan (King) Qaitbay (882AD-1477AD). The entrance fee was less than 40LE in February 2007. We were discouraged to enter the citadel because it is empty inside. The better views can be seen outside the citadel. You may see the ocean waves break into the citadel stones. It will be located at the corniche.It is windy there so just tie up your hair and dont wear skirt.:-))
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On this island of Pharos, which Alexander the Great connected with Alexandria mainland by a mole nearly a mile long, Ptolemy 2nd erected a lighthouse, said to be the first of its kind. It was one of the Ancient World’s Seven Wonders.
Not only had its high brazier of fire guided the ships into harbour, but it had housed a large garrison in its three hundred rooms. Gone was its vast mirror of legendary fame, it had been said that cities far away could be glimpsed in it like mirages, and that should and enemy ship appear, the rays of the sun could be relfected on it with enough intensity to envelop it in flames.
During the 14th century successive earthquakes and a gigantic tidal waves demolished the city. All traces of the wonderful lighthouse vanished.
Nowadays we can see a Fort instead... Leave a Comment Directions: Alexandria, Egypt
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Where Fort Qaitbey is standing Pharos, the famous lighthouse was once standing. The lighthouse was destroyed in an earthquake 1303 and when the Mamluk Sultan Qaitbey had the fortress built in 1480 fallen blocks of the lighthouse was used.
After British naval bombardment the fort was rebuilt and modernised. It is really worth visiting the fortress to see the view from there over Alexandria.
Entrance fee to the fort is 12 pounds (July 2005). Leave a Comment Phone: 03 - 480 91 44Directions: Eastern Harbour
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It is one of the main tourist attractions of Alexandria and really one of the highlights of the city. It has a beautiful location, overlooking and with a great view of the Mediterranean Sea and of Alexandria as well. The fortress reminds a storybook castle. It was was built by Qaitbey (Quait-bey), who ruled Egypt between 1468 and 1496.
The main tower itself was built on an old island called Pharos, so named because this was the location of the famous Pharos lighthouse, one of the wonders of the ancient world, before it was toppled by an earthquake into the sea. The outer walls were built by Sultan el Ghouri.
Open 9.00 - 17.00. Ticket - LE15 ($3).
You may watch my high resolution photos on Google Earth in Alexandria Fort according to the following coordinates 31º 12' 48.20" N 29º 53' 2.14" E
or on my Google Earth Panoramio Photo 1, Photo 2.
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 Fort Qaitbey, Alexandria by kenmerk
Unfortunately the great lighthouse was felled by an earthquake in the 14th century, and even more unfortunately, this ugly fort (Fort Qaitbey), was built on its foundation, presumably with some of the fallen material from the lighthouse.
Now if I was a member of the Egypt tourist planning board, I think I'd propose to knock the fort down, and rebuild the lighthouse per its original design. That would add considerably to the Alexandria waterfront. (Images of the original lighthouse survive to this day in the form of Venitian artists renderings and elsewhere...)
Just an idea... Leave a Comment
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The Fort of Qait Bey is on the site of the ancient Pharos lighthouse, which was destroyed in an earthquake.
I am not going to describe the fort as many others have done so, nor did I have any desire to go inside after reading other vters comments. But, walking up to it and seeing the outside is interesting. Seats are placed for people to sit and enjoy watching the sea breaking on the rocks, hence the necessity for a lighthouse on the western side of the peninsula. Leave a Comment
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The structure was so unique and the bay that surrounds the Citadel is gorgeous.
I was fascinated with the fort, citadel, and around Qaitbay in Alexandria. The fort can be found at the entrance of the eastern harbour on the eastern point of the Pharos Island.
You can see in the photos I posted here local people selling their wares which are purely local. The sight of the presence of people, local and tourists alike who are frequenting the bay and admiring the beauty of this wonder is interesting.
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I was fascinated with the Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria. It can be found at the entrance of the eastern harbour on the eastern point of the Pharos Island. It is on the site of the ancient Lighthouse that was destroyed by earthquakes in the 14th century.
People of all ages, local and tourists are frequenting and admiring the beauty of this wonder. Very interesting.
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 Qaytbay Fort by mightywease
The promenade near the fort is a lovely place to sit and watch the world go by Leave a Comment
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 Quait-Bey Fort by Diana75
The role of the Citadel, with the angles are oriented on the 4 cardinal points, was to defend the city against the ottomans attacks.
On the walls of the fort can be seen darker stones coming from the former Lighthouse.
The Fort has three floors, a mosque, a navel museum and a big courtyard.
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