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The World’s 100 Best Palaces

Manial Palace

Cairo, Egypt

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Manial Palace

Former residence of Prince Mohamed Ali on Manial el-Roda Island in Cairo, built from 1901 in a mix of Islamic styles within a walled garden. Visitors see a mosque, a hunting museum, a throne room with portraits, and tiled, decorated residence rooms.

Highlights

  • Throne room portraits
  • Hunting museum
  • Palace mosque

Good to know

  • Card payment only, no cash accepted
  • Gardens and several buildings often closed
  • Wedding photo shoots crowd many rooms

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