Saladin Citadel is one of the most important landmarks of Islamic Cairo, and one of the most ancient military castles built in the Middle Ages. Its strategic location at the top of Mount Mokattam provided a wonderful view of all of Cairo’s historical landmarks, and the fortified walls around the Islamic capitals of Egypt along with the citadel provided more protection against any attack.The castle witnessed many historical events from the Ayyubid era until the end of the Muhammad Ali dynasty, which took over the rule of Egypt from the beginning of the nineteenth century until the July Revolution of 1952 AD. Many facilities were added to the citadel over the ages, the most important of which are: Muhammad Ali Mosque, Al-Nasser Muhammad Ibn Qalawun Mosque, Suleiman Pasha Al-Khadim Mosque, in addition to a number of museums, including: Al-Jawhara Palace Museum, the Police, and the Military Museum.
