Life returns to 1800s palace in Egypt
The Egyptian authorities are preparing to reopen the palace of Mohammed Ali Pasha in the Shubra area, north of Cairo, after extensive restoration works.
CAIRO — The Egyptian authorities announced that it will soon open the palace of Mohammed Ali Pasha in the Shubra area after putting the finishing touches on the restoration works, which began in August 2017.
On Nov. 14, Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly, accompanied by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anani, inspected “the finishing touches on the restoration works at the Mohammed Ali Pasha Palace in Shubra, in preparation for its near opening.”
During a press statement, Madbouly praised the efforts made to “restore the palace, especially the lighting works that were professionally designed to highlight the beauty and authenticity of the monument, and provide visitors with a unique evening tour.”
He also inspected the Nile marina, which was built for boats on the corniche opposite the palace, along with a pedestrian bridge to transport tourists from the marina to the palace.
