Ḩadīqat al Andalus, Garden in Cairo, Egypt
Hadikat al Andalus is a garden in Cairo, Egypt, located on Gezira Street and overlooking the Opera Square and the beginning of Qasr el Nil Bridge. It covers about two acres and is divided into two sections: a southern part called the Arab Paradise Garden, designed in the Andalusian style, and a northern part known as the Pharaonic Garden, featuring pharaonic statues and a gate.
The garden was created in 1935 by Mohamed Bek Zulfikar during the reign of King Fuad I. It was later included in the list of Islamic and Coptic monuments, and in the 1960s and 1970s it hosted concerts by famous singers such as Abdel Halim Hafez, Farid al-Atrash, and Fairuz.
The southern part, known as the Arab Paradise Garden, is designed in the Andalusian style and features a pavilion with intricate geometric and floral decorations. In the center stands a statue of Ahmed Shawqi, the Prince of Poets, sculpted by Mahmoud Mokhtar, and the pavilion is surrounded by marble benches and pots inscribed with the motto "There is no victor but God."
The garden is best visited in the morning or late afternoon when the light is softer and the temperature is more comfortable. Wear comfortable shoes as the ground is paved with marble and mosaic tiles, and be mindful of the water features and steps.
The garden contains a marble fountain with eight lion statues spouting water and eight marble frogs around its base. The southern part also has an ancient tree, known as the "Uday" tree, which is over 70 years old.
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