Egypt inaugurates Qaitbay Citadel Visitor Center

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the opening of the Qaitbay Citadel Visitor Center in Alexandria, which comes to improve the quality of services provided to visitors to museums and archaeological sites.

The center was set up within one of the halls of the main tower of the Qaitbay Citadel, in cooperation with the French Center for Alexandrian Studies, under the direction of the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy.

The Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mohamed Ismail Khaled, explained that this comes as part of the ministry’s strategy to improve services at archaeological sites and enhance cultural communication with visitors.

It also aims to shed light on the rich history of the archaeological area surrounding Qaitbay Citadel, including prominent historical sites, such as the ancient lighthouse and the eastern port, which was a pivotal part of the royal district of ancient Alexandria.

The Director General of the General Administration of Tourist, Archaeological Sites, and Museums Services, Bassem Ibrahim, said that the center provides information on unique archaeological structures, such as the Royal Port, the Timonium Building, Antrodos Island, the marine docks, and the shipyards.