Fort Qaitbey

This impressive 15th-century fortress stands proudly on Alexandria's Mediterranean coastline, built on the exact site where the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria once towered. Constructed by Sultan Qaitbey to defend against Ottoman naval attacks, the fort now houses a naval museum and offers spectacular views of Alexandria's harbor. Visitors can explore the fortress's sturdy stone chambers and climb its ramparts while imagining the ancient wonder that once guided ships to this historic port.