Saladin Citadel - Cairo by Marilyn Harris
619 Views – 26.4.2012
Saladin Citadel – Cairo
Featured in Unique Buildings of the World, Artists Universe and PostCards-Destinations
One of Cairo’s most popular tourist attractions is the Citadel. It is one of the world’s greatest monuments to medieval warfare, as well as a highly visible landmark on Cairo’s eastern skyline.
Built between 1176 and 1182 AD, the Citadel fortress provides a panoramic view of Cairo from the Moqattam Hills. The complex includes the famous Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Aly the founder of the late Royal Family on the throne of Egypt.
It is now a preserved historic site, with mosques and museums.
Canon PowerShot A650IS
Shutter Speed: 1/800sec
Aperture: F4.0
ISO: 80
Comments
This is stunning ~ you do get around.
Thanks so much Sonia! Egypt was amazing! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
Such a stunning place to visit Marilyn you capture this perfectly , love love love it awesome work beautiful
Thank you so much Henna! It was a little smoggy which comes through, but I am happy with this shot! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
Congratulations on a great shot
Thank You so much Karen and Unique Buildings of the World Group for the honour of being Featured! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
Lovely Work .!!
Thank you so much! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
Congratulations on your feature just awesome , Cairo is always so smoggy but you can hardly notice it here . Craig an i just wondered how even more beautiful it would be after it had rained on the citadel all that dust an grim on there .
Love your work
Thank you so much Henna! Yes, the rain would make such a difference! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
Wow what a great building, lovely light and capture
Thanks so much Trudi! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
You have captured the immensity of this Marilyn, outstanding
Thanks so much Kathilee! Appreciate! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
Wow… that’s an amazing building Marilyn – a bit like the mosques in Istanbul.
Thanks so much Roy! Haven’t been to Istanbul – would love to go one day! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
Whata pitty you had to cut the minarets… Nevertheless, great shot, perfect angle!!
Thanks so much Jony! I was limited! Appreciate your comment! :o)
– Marilyn Harris