Fort Qaitbey - Great Attractions (Alexandria, Egypt)
- 13 years ago
Take a tour of Fort Qaitbey in Alexandria, Egypt – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
Alexandria, Egypt was one of the largest and most important cities of the ancient world.
One of the most fascinating sights of the city is the coastal Fort Qaitbey.
The famous Lighthouse of Alexandria lies in ruins beneath this imposing fortress.
The fort was built in the 15th century by an Egyptian Sultan.
The site has seen more than its fair share of military conflict throughout the years.
Currently, Fort Qaitbey serves as a museum, with magnificent views of the Mediterranean.
Alexandria, Egypt was one of the largest and most important cities of the ancient world.
One of the most fascinating sights of the city is the coastal Fort Qaitbey.
The famous Lighthouse of Alexandria lies in ruins beneath this imposing fortress.
The fort was built in the 15th century by an Egyptian Sultan.
The site has seen more than its fair share of military conflict throughout the years.
Currently, Fort Qaitbey serves as a museum, with magnificent views of the Mediterranean.