Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos)
is really Citadel of Qaitbay (site of the Pharos), Alexandria, Egypt
Real place, reimagined
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
How close does the game get to the real place?
In the game
The towering Pharos at the harbour mouth, which you can climb and which plays a big part in the siege of Alexandria.
The real place
The lighthouse, built around 280-247 BCE, was destroyed by earthquakes in 1303 and 1323. The Mamluk Citadel of Qaitbay was built on its foundations in 1477-79, and fallen blocks lie in the harbour.
Visiting
The citadel has an entry ticket and good sea views. Walk the Corniche to reach it, ideally late in the day.
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