#2
Largest Castle in Egypt
Sorted by Castle Area
Value: 17,550 m²
Citadel of Qaitbay
Castle in Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Citadel of Qaitbay is a castle located in Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Castle Area, Construction Year, and Wall Length, to help users compare it with other castles in Egypt.
Page overview
- Country
- Egypt
- State
- Alexandria Governorate
- City
- Alexandria
- Category
- landmarks
- Type
- Castle
Ranking highlights
See how this castle performs across different ranking categories in Egypt.
#9
Oldest Castle in Egypt
Sorted by Construction Year
Value: 1,477 year
#4
Longest Walls Castle in Egypt
Sorted by Wall Length
Value: 560 meters
#2
Tallest Castle in Egypt
Sorted by Highest Tower Height
Value: 17 meters
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Area | 17,550 m² | Total land or built-up area occupied by the castle complex. |
| Construction Year | 1,477 year | Year when the castle was originally constructed or first completed. |
| Wall Length | 560 meters | Total length of defensive walls, ramparts, or curtain walls within the castle complex. |
| Highest Tower Height | 17 meters | Height of the tallest tower or highest structural point of the castle. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Citadel of Qaitbay is located in Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this castle.
- City
- Alexandria
- State
- Alexandria Governorate
- Country
- Egypt
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How this castle is compared
This castle is compared with other castles in Egypt using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Citadel of Qaitbay performs across different comparison categories, such as Castle Area, Construction Year, and Wall Length.
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Sources
Citadel of Qaitbay details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Citadel of Qaitbay located?
Citadel of Qaitbay is located in Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt.
What is Citadel of Qaitbay known for on LocoDeck?
Citadel of Qaitbay is listed as a castle in Egypt. This page highlights key metrics such as Castle Area, Construction Year, and Wall Length to help compare it with other castles.
How is Citadel of Qaitbay compared with other castles?
Citadel of Qaitbay is compared using the ranking metrics available for castles in Egypt. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.