Golavita Travel EgyptJun 2, 2025

**🏰 Qaitbay Citadel – Alexandria’s Time Capsule**

A 15th-century maritime fortress built atop the legendary Lighthouse ruins.

• Optical illusion: Distant sandcastle → up close, imposing Mamluk stronghold
• Built 1477-79 AD with stones from the ancient Wonder
• Survived Ottoman sieges – ask about the secret harbor defenses!

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Basquiat’s Ferris wheel, Dalí’s fun house, and other wild and whimsical designs are now being restored thanks in part to rap superstar Drake.
The Once and Future Luna Luna Art Amusement Park
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