Baron Empain Palace, Hindu-inspired palace in Heliopolis, Egypt
The palace features two floors with a spiral staircase, multiple reception rooms, and an elevator connecting all levels to the basement.
Belgian industrialist Edouard Empain commissioned French architect Alexandre Marcel to construct this palace between 1907 and 1911 in the Cairo desert.
The exterior design draws inspiration from Hindu temples, while the interior incorporates European Renaissance art elements and detailed decorative patterns.
The palace opens daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with admission fees of 220 EGP for foreign adults and 60 EGP for Egyptian visitors.
The palace stands in brown sienna color with a prominent tower rising from the desert landscape, marking the beginning of the Heliopolis district development.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Inception: 1907
Architects: Alexandre Marcel
Official opening: 1911
Architectural style: Heliopolis style
Floors above the ground: 2
GPS coordinates: 30.08667,31.33028
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:44
Cairo is home to millennia of history. The Giza Pyramids, built between 2686 and 2494 BC, stand alongside Fatimid mosques like the Ibn Tulun Mosque from 879, and Mamluk fortifications such as Saladin's Citadel from the 12th century. Religious heritage reflects community diversity: Saint Serge Church dates to the 4th century, while Sainte-Marie Church from the 7th century reuses elements of the Roman fortress of Babylon. The Cairo Museum, opened in 1902, displays over 120,000 archaeological artifacts including Tutankhamun’s burial mask. Khan Al-Khalili market, established in 1382, continues traditional trade along its alleys lined with spice and craft shops. The Gayer Anderson House exemplifies 16th-century Ottoman residential architecture. These sites span Egypt’s history from pharaonic antiquity to the Ottoman period.
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