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The Palace of Gold in the Heart of Cairo
The Throne Hall
By Muhamad Nour, FORMA Photos
The Palace of Prince Muhammad Ali is
considered a masterpiece of Art. Inspired by the Moroccan and Islamic
architectural design, the Palace is located in Al-Manial area in the
heart of Cairo.
Established in 1901 with an estimated
area of 61,711 square meters, the Palace is surrounded by walls that are
reminiscent of a medieval fortress.
This golden gem had been closed since
the 2011 revolution but was finally reopened in March 2015 after years
of renovation. While it features a unique garden, a clock tower and a
museum filled with the Prince’s private collections, only the Mosque,
the Residence Hall and the Throne Hall are currently open to the public.
The Mosque’s ceiling.
Another ceiling inside the Mosque.
The Palace consist of five separate,
uniquely styled buildings that reflect the wealth and lifestyle of the
Prince in the late 19th Century.
The Residence Hall
Stairway to the second floor of the Residence Hall
A wall painting carrying the insignia of the Egyptian Kingdom.
Inside the Throne Hall
About the photographer
Working previously as a manager in the
banking industry abroad, Muhamad Nour is currently a free lance
photographer based in Cairo, Egypt. Focusing on documenting the
architectural heritage of Egypt generally, and Cairo specifically,
Muhamad founded FORMA Photos.
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