|
|
|
 |
The palace was built by Prince Mohamed Ali (1875-1955), son
of Khedive
Tawfik,
between 1901 and 1929. Apart from the big reception building
the palace contains a very interesting hunting museum belongs
to late King
Farouk,
the last king who was deposed in 1952. The museum has a good
collection of stuffed animals and trophies.
The residence of Prince Mohamed Ali is very interesting with
all the riches of artifacts and workmanship. There is also a
throne room that is a replica to a similar room in the citadel
illustrating furniture used by Mohamed
Ali (not the prince), the founder of the dynasty.
There is also a throne room with lots of sofas arrayed on
the sides of the elongated hall.
On the wall there are paintings of all viceroys
and Khedives
of Egypt before rulers acquire the title "king."
Another museum is located in the palace housing Prince Mohamed
Ali's rich private collection. This collection includes silver,
glass, costumes, carpets, portraits, porcelain, korans and furnuture.
|
|
|
|
