If you’re into architecture and views for days, head straight up to the Citadel as soon as you hit Cairo. Located on the top of Mokattam Hill in the center of the city, the Saladin Citadel is a fortress that’s almost 1000 years old. Originally built to protect the city from Crusaders, it now houses many different mosques and museums. Just FYI: you’ll need to grab an uber or a bus to get up the mountain. Once you’re inside the fortress walls, it’s easy spend hours wondering around the complex, learning about the middle period of Egyptian history. And thanks to its unique location, the Citadel has some seriously sweet views of the city.
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