Qaitbay citadel is a magical defensive fortress was built in the 15th century and it is located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in Alexandria, on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the mouth of the Eastern Harbour. It was built by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa’it Bay in 1477 A.D. He established the citadel to defend the city of Alexandria from the advances of the Ottoman Empire but his efforts went in vain, as they put control over Egypt in 1512 A.D. Though our article, you will discover amazing facts about Qaitbay citadel include: