El Quseir Fort, Red Sea and Sinai, Egypt
3.5 (108 reviews) Spent Ranking #1 in Marsa Alam Speciality Museums
Interesting!
The citadel's story is interesting, in addition to its role in the ottoman era in observing the Egyptian convoy traveling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj. Also there is a map on the citadel's floor for Egyptian under the rule of the Roman empire.
Address
Safaga Road, El Quseir, Marsa Alam 84712 Egypt
Mobile
Website
http://www.marsaalam.com/El
Current local date and time now
Friday, May 10, 2024, 9:16
User Ratings
3.5 based on (108 reviews)
Excellent
30%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
9%
Terrible
8%
Reviews
-
4Lizi A 5:00 PM Apr 10, 2013
Well worth a visit
An old ramshackle Ottoman Fort that's a bit dusty but worth a visit. Fought over by the British and French in 19C has some good exhibits highlights include climbing a watch tower to look down on a map of Roman Egypt (and good views of the town and bay). Some good information boards in English and Arabic. Toilets were a bit poor but were in the process of being renovated. Costs 15LE for adults and 8LE for kids. Could easily spend an hour here before going round the shops and beach side cafes that El Quseir has to offer.
-
3Lisa A 5:00 PM Jan 12, 2017
Not much there
Small fort with a train and tracks to show how phosphate was mined. Interesting stone map, and you can go up in the tower and look over the area.
