🏰 Saladin Citadel | Cairo’s Most Breathtaking Mosque & Photo Guide

✨ A medieval fortress with the best panoramic views of Cairo! Essential Info 📍 Address: Al Abageyah, El Khalifa, Cairo 🎟️ Ticket: 550 EGP (students 50% off) – buy on-site ⏰ Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 🛅 Bag Storage: Tip 20 EGP at security Must-See Spots (In Order) 1️⃣ Sultan Mosque Highlight: The intricately carved minaret (main attraction) Skip the mosque interior if short on time 2️⃣ Viewpoint 556 Best city panorama (pyramids sometimes visible through smog) 📸 Pro tip: Sunrise/sunset for golden hues over the "desert-toned" city 3️⃣ National Police Museum ⚠️ Skip-worthy: Just a few rooms with old guns – not impressive 4️⃣ Military Museum Closed often, but if open: Displays historical weapons & armor Photo spot: Capture two mosques framed together outside 5️⃣ Muhammad Ali Mosque (Alabaster Mosque) ⭐ The crown jewel of the citadel! Courtyard: Weathered stone walls + broken French clock tower (a "gift" that never worked 😅) Interior: Rent shoe covers (20 EGP) before entering Breathtaking dome & chandeliers – look up at the Ottoman-era frescoes Echo effect: Whisper and hear it travel across the hall Bonus Tips 📸 Best Photo Spots: Inside Muhammad Ali Mosque: Center under the dome Viewpoint 556: Wide-angle shot of Cairo’s skyline Courtyard arches: Perfect symmetry for Instagram 🚗 Getting There: Uber/Careem to "Saladin Citadel" – taxis may overcharge #CairoTravel #HistoricEgypt #MosqueVibes