El-Manasterly Palace - ET
CAIRO - 13 April 2020: ET sheds light on Cairo's possessions of the architectural and urban gems that reflect the depth and diversity of its cultural heritage.
Abdeen Palace - ET
Abdeen Palace
Khedive Ismail ordered the construction of the palace when he assumed power in Egypt in 1863. The palace is named after Abdeen Bey, a military leader during the reign of Mohammad Ali Pasha.
He owned a small palace in the place of the current palace. Ismail bought it from his widow, demolished it, annexed it with extensive lands, and then proceeded to construct the current Abdeen Palace.
El-Manasterly Palace
The Manasterly Palace is considered as an architectural masterpiece located on an area of 1000 square meters on the island of Al-Rawda in Cairo.
It is what is left of a complex building created by Hassan Fouad al-Manesterly Pasha in the year 1851 AD / 1267 AH, whose origins go back to Manster, Macedonia.
In 1951, the palace’s ownership was transferred to the Egyptian government as a historical monument, and it was renovated and restored. The palace now hosts important cultural festivals and concerts.
The palace now holds the Umm Kulthum Museum and is visited by guests of Egypt from all over the world.
El-Sakakini Palace - ET
El-Sakakini Pasha Palace
El-Sakakini Pasha Palace is one of the oldest palaces in Egypt. It was built in 1897 by Habib Pasha El-Sakakini. The palace is located in El-Sakakini Square in downtown Cairo, precisely in El-Daher district.
El-Sakakini Palace was built by Italian architects who came specially to participate in its construction. Numerous architectural styles intertwined in the palace, which is considered a model of Rococo Art.
In celebration of the declaration of Cairo as the Capital of Islamic Culture for 2020, it was decided that the Heritage 5 Competition should be distinguished by two main parts: Photography and Plastic Arts, forming a broader perspective on Cairo's architectural and urban components that reflect its rich cultural heritage.
It is worth mentioning that the National Authority for Civilization Coordination initiated the “My Heritage 5” contest for photography and plastic arts, which is still receiving the work of the contestants until the end of April.
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