Abdeen Palace, Royal palace in downtown Cairo, Egypt
The palace spans 44 feddans with 500 rooms, featuring European architectural elements, grand staircases, and reception halls adorned with marble and gold decorations.
Construction started in 1863 under Khedive Ismail and finished in 1874, serving as the royal residence until the Egyptian revolution in 1952.
The palace houses multiple museums, including collections of royal jewelry, military artifacts, historical documents, and presidential gifts from different world leaders.
Visitors can explore four distinct museums within the palace complex, which remains an active venue for state functions and diplomatic receptions.
The palace contains a specialized pharmacy with rare medicines and features a clock tower with German mechanisms that continues functioning to this day.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Inception: 1863
Architects: Léon Rousseau, Antonio Lasciac, Ernesto Verrucci
Official opening: 1874
GPS coordinates: 30.04170,31.24830
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
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