 The remenants of Italian influence add a romantic flavour to downtown Qusseir  Clockwise from top: the Ottoman Fort, one of the landmarks of the city, has been transformed into a visitors' centre after its renovation; Mövenpick Qusseir is the pioneer resort in the area; trollies used by the Italian Phosphate Company on display at the fort's visitors' centre; Ghost Rider tour into phosphate quarries organised by the Mövenpick  The Italian Saint Barbara became an Egyptian church after the departure of the Italian Phosphate Company photo: Pierre Loza parent page (28 April - 4 May 2005, issue #740) |