Mohammad Ali Pasha Palace, a stunning reflection of Egypt's architectural heritage

CAIRO – 10 March 2022: Mohammad Ali Pasha Palace in Shubra is one of the most important monuments of Egypt's architectural heritage.

The palace exhibits a fusion of European decorative motifs with the spirit of Islamic architectural planning.

One of the interesting things that characterized Mohammed Ali Palace in Shubra was that it witnessed the first modern lighting system. England came to know that system in 1820 by engineer M. Galaway who was soon called by Mohammed Ali to fix necessary preparations in his palace. That was considered a great qualitative change. 

The palace was unique in combining the European style in decorations and the spirit of Islamic architecture planning. Four ceilings enclosed with a large fountain standing as if it were the yard of a mosque. 

However, the drawings and decorations were painted in the 19th century's Italian and French styles. It embraces a host of paintings of Mohammed Ali himself and his family members.