Al-Gawhara Palace, Royal palace in Cairo Citadel, Egypt
The palace contains multiple grand halls, including the Reception Hall and the Clock Hall, featuring marble columns and ornate Ottoman decorative elements.
Built in 1814 by Muhammad Ali Pasha as a residence for his wife, the palace later became the site of a notorious massacre of Mamluk leaders.
The interior displays Ottoman architectural influences through intricate wooden carvings, plasterwork patterns, and traditional geometric designs across its two-story structure.
The palace functions as a museum, exhibiting gifts received by Muhammad Ali's family until King Farouk's era, along with personal artifacts from the dynasty.
From the palace windows, visitors could view both Cairo city and the Pyramids of Giza, making it a strategic observation point in the 19th century.
GPS coordinates: 30.02716,31.26073
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:24
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