The castle overlooking the eastern port of Alexandria represents a magnificent view of the sea, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the sea and the region as a whole from the top of the walls of the castle, as well as visit the Maritime Museum, which is full of hundreds of species of marine organisms and review the history of the wars that went through the city From the Roman Wars to the British battles that ended with its capture.
The castle is built on an area of approximately 18,000 square meters. This fence that surrounds the castle contains several observation and defense towers distributed on all sides, and there is also a side of the fence contains rooms and windows for ventilation and defense as well. The area between the outer wall and the castle was used to accommodate the soldiers and their equipment.
The castle is divided into three main floors, the first of which is a mosque and corridors for soldiers used during the defense of the castle. Finally, the third floor consists of a large hall where the Sultan's Council uses it during his visit to the city. The third floor also contains a grain mill and a bakery to provide soldiers with supplies.
Qaitbay Castle Throughout history since the establishment of the castle used as a fortress to defend the city of Alexandria from the armies coming from the sea, has been used by all kings who passed the rule of Egypt until the English invasion in the nineteenth century, where the castle was heavily attacked and suffered many cracks, in This period was marginalized and was not used until the beginning of the twentieth century when the Egyptian government initiated the restoration and make it an archaeological symbol of the city.
