Montaza Palace- Travel Tips
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Historical & Cultural
Egypt
8 Reviews
Suggested Duration: 4 hours
Montaza Palace, located in Alexandria, Egypt, is a historic complex comprising two palaces, extensive gardens, and a museum. Originally built in 1892 by Khedive Abbas II as a hunting lodge, the smaller Salamlek Palace was later expanded with the construction of the larger El-Haramlek Palace in 1932 by King Fuad I. The palace is designed in a blend of Ottoman and Florentine architectural styles, featuring distinctive towers and long arcades overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The grounds, once a royal estate, are now a public park, while the El-Haramlek Palace serves as a museum showcasing the history of the Muhammad Ali Dynasty. The Salamlek Palace has been converted into a hotel.

Reviews of Montaza Palace

  • attractions-reviews-avatar Stefan ZETTL
    2
    Reviewed: 2024-06-13

    It's a very big garden and it's very beautiful and also the palace itself is very beautiful. The problem was that the beach facilities and the palace itself were closed but we paid the full entrance fee. Nobody told us.

  • attractions-reviews-avatar Stefan ZETTL
    2
    Reviewed: 2024-06-13

    It's a very big garden and it's very beautiful and also the palace itself is very beautiful. The problem was that the beach facilities and the palace itself were closed but we paid the full entrance fee. Nobody told us.

  • attractions-reviews-avatar Bassma Galal
    5
    Reviewed: 2024-05-14

    After the renovations, the park has become truly a masterpiece, sweeter and much larger than the first one. The sea there is mind-blowing and the view of the palace is clear from anywhere there. The place remains very spacious and there are no cars inside, so it is very safe for children. I recommend it to all of my friends 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • attractions-reviews-avatar Bassma Galal
    5
    Reviewed: 2024-05-14

    After the renovations, the park has become truly a masterpiece, sweeter and much larger than the first one. The sea there is mind-blowing and the view of the palace is clear from anywhere there. The place remains very spacious and there are no cars inside, so it is very safe for children. I recommend it to all of my friends 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • attractions-reviews-avatar Kamila BrauliÅ„ska
    4
    Reviewed: 2024-05-08

    The palace is closed (and rather will be) for visits. However, it's also interesting from outside and the park is great. Actually, differentiated areas, like a conglomerate of many parks. Quite an area to walk. Sea breeze, areas to relax, particularly beautiful when not crowded (crowded on Fridays and public holidays; unfortunately, sea of trash after the public holiday). Picturesque bridge, small "forests", a lot of grass, and a nice park around the pond (this one with more concrete). Many areas at the very sea shore - not available. An escape from the reality of every-day Egypt.

  • attractions-reviews-avatar Kamila BrauliÅ„ska
    4
    Reviewed: 2024-05-08

    The palace is closed (and rather will be) for visits. However, it's also interesting from outside and the park is great. Actually, differentiated areas, like a conglomerate of many parks. Quite an area to walk. Sea breeze, areas to relax, particularly beautiful when not crowded (crowded on Fridays and public holidays; unfortunately, sea of trash after the public holiday). Picturesque bridge, small "forests", a lot of grass, and a nice park around the pond (this one with more concrete). Many areas at the very sea shore - not available. An escape from the reality of every-day Egypt.

  • attractions-reviews-avatar Khalid M
    4
    Reviewed: 2024-04-29

    Really nice escape from the noise and chaos of Alexandria. It’s a lil outside the main tourist area, but a quick (and cheap) Uber ride away and def worth the trip. The palace itself isn’t open to the public, but the grounds are really well laid out and nice to walk through. Bikes are also available to rent at the entrance, but it’s small enough that you can walk around the entire palace in less than an hour. Docking one star bc the landscaping could be better maintained (especially around the entrance). Highly recommend if you’re visiting Alexandria.

  • attractions-reviews-avatar Khalid M
    4
    Reviewed: 2024-04-29

    Really nice escape from the noise and chaos of Alexandria. It’s a lil outside the main tourist area, but a quick (and cheap) Uber ride away and def worth the trip. The palace itself isn’t open to the public, but the grounds are really well laid out and nice to walk through. Bikes are also available to rent at the entrance, but it’s small enough that you can walk around the entire palace in less than an hour. Docking one star bc the landscaping could be better maintained (especially around the entrance). Highly recommend if you’re visiting Alexandria.

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