Manial Palace and Museum, Art Nouveau palace and museum in Manial district, Cairo
The palace complex spans 60,000 square meters, featuring three distinct sections: the residence palace, reception palace, and throne palace, along with a mosque and clock tower.
Prince Mohammed Ali Tewfik, son of Khedive Tewfik, initiated construction in 1901 and supervised the architectural designs until the palace completion in 1929.
The palace incorporates diverse Islamic architectural styles, combining Persian, Mamluk, Ottoman, Andalusian, and Syrian design elements throughout its decorated halls and chambers.
The palace museum opens daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with separate ticket prices for Egyptian nationals and international visitors at the entrance.
The palace contains a rare collection of hunting artifacts, royal furnishings, and specialized rooms including the Blue Salon and the Aubusson chamber with textile-covered walls.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
Website: https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ar/museums/manial-palace-museum
GPS coordinates: 30.02748,31.23024
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:59
Cairo preserves an architectural heritage spanning over fifteen centuries. This collection includes religious buildings, traditional houses, and utilitarian structures that reflect the Fatimid, Mamluk, and Ottoman periods. Mosques such as Sultan Hassan with its 68-meter minaret stand alongside ancient homes with mashrabiya windows, while the 9th-century Nilometer highlights the river's importance in Egyptian society. The route passes through various historic districts, from El Khalifa with its medieval monuments to Ottoman houses from the 16th and 17th centuries like Bayt Al-Suhaymi or those housing the Gayer-Anderson Museum. Aqsunqur Mosque stands out with its Iznik tiles showcasing floral motifs, a legacy of Ottoman influence. The City of the Dead, a cemetery stretching four kilometers, illustrates the continuity between burial sites and inhabited areas. Green spaces like Al-Azhar Park offer views of a dense city where traditions blend with everyday life.
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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