The Citadel of Saladin

Explore the majestic Citadel of Saladin through immersive 360° virtual views from atop Cairo’s Mokattam Hills. Begin your journey at the magnificent Mohamed Ali Mosque, where you can virtually walk through the spacious courtyard with its elegant ablution fountain and enter the prayer hall adorned with alabaster walls, massive chandeliers, and intricate Ottoman decorations.

Climb the fortress walls and towers for spectacular panoramic views spanning all of Cairo. See the Pyramids of Giza on the western horizon, the historic Islamic Cairo neighborhoods below, modern skyscrapers in the distance, and the Nile River cutting through the city. Interactive viewpoints highlight landmarks visible from different vantage points.

Descend into the Well of Joseph (Bir Yusuf), spiraling down 90 meters through the rock via ancient staircases built to ensure water supply during sieges. Explore the well’s ingenious construction and learn how medieval engineers carved this marvel.

Visit the Gawhara Palace with its ornate rooms, decorated ceilings, and historical exhibits about Mohamed Ali Pasha’s dynasty. Navigate through military museums displaying weapons, uniforms, and artifacts spanning from Pharaonic times through modern Egyptian military history.

Walk along the massive defensive walls and through the imposing gates – Bab al-Azab, Bab al-Gedid – that once protected Egypt’s rulers. Explore towers, dungeons, and barracks that tell stories of medieval warfare and daily fortress life.

The virtual tour includes detailed historical narration, architectural highlights, museum exhibits with zoomable artifacts, and sunset time-lapse views showing how golden light transforms the Citadel and Cairo skyline.