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Of course! Here are some more details you might find interesting with regards to the Montazah Palace:
1.Geographical Location and General Description:
The Montazah Palace also referred to as Qasr Al Montazah stands in the Montaza area of Egypt’s Alexandria city.
It was raised upon a low mass of land located towards the east of the city of Alexandria and facing a picturesque beach of the Mediterranean Sea1.
2.Nostalgic Reference:
Adding to the longevity of the Montazah Palace is the fact that the large chunk of land within its precincts included the Salamlek Palace which was built in 1892 by Khedive Abbas Il. This last one was the last ruler of the Muhammed Ali’s family holding the title of Khedive of Egypt and Sudan.
Living quarters for the Khedive’s consort or girly friend1 and as a hunting lodge for the Khedive was the Salamlek Palace.
Later on, in 1932, however Khedive Fouad I added the more spacious El-Haramlek Palace and royal gardens to the grounds of Montazah Palace. El Haramlek Palace was designed as a summer palace and combines two different architectural styles both Ottoman and Florence styles perfectly.
The palace has two towers with the only admirer tower being highly raised and intricately designed with Italian Renaissance architectural features1.
3.Present Day Function:
Salamlek Palace: Within the spend period for a refinement of more than a decade, President Anwar El-Sadat imposed on the status quo quality renovation of the original Salamlek Palace. It was remodelled into a residence for the patron-in-chief of the country. Recently, it was occupied by the ousted Leader Hosni Mubarak-owned residence in Egypt. Presently, Dawood associates have transformed the Salamlek Palace into exquisite services of a Five star Hotel1.
El-Haramlek Palace: This palace has now been turned into a museum where the works of arts that express the history concerning the life of the Muhammad Ali Dynasty are kept for the public view. It is also operated as a gambling house1.
4.Montazah Palace Gardens:
These well-groomed gardens cover about one hundred and fifty acres of land, reaching the adjacent sandy shores. Visitors can find shallow pools, deep swimming pools and a refreshing cool breeze from the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. These gardens are free to the public and promote an enjoyable day out
