El-Montaza Palace & Gardens

Photographer:

Mohamed el-Dakhakhny

Title:

El-Montaza Palace & Gardens

Description:

The El-Montaza Palace & Gardens in Alexandria was built by Khedive Abbas II (reigned 1892-1914). The Turko-Florentine palace was renovated by King Fouad in 1926 and is now the presidential summer residence. The surrounding 1.4 square kilometer gardens are open to the public.

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