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Ablaq Palace- Travel Tips
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Constructed in 1313–1314 by Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad within Cairo's Citadel, the Ablaq Palace was renowned for its distinctive red-and-black striped masonry, a design inspired by Sultan Baybars' earlier palace in Damascus. The palace featured a series of reception halls (qa'as) with two iwans (vaulted chambers) facing each other, adorned with marble floors, gold paneling, and colored glass windows. Strategically positioned on an escarpment, it included a loggia offering views over the city and direct access to the hippodrome below. In 1825, the palace was demolished under Muhammad Ali's orders to make way for new constructions within the Citadel.
Reviews of Ablaq Palace
Muhammad Fawzy - 5
One of the top attractions u must see here in cairo
Robert Saad - 4
A very luxurious and beautiful place. I recommend visiting it because it is a very amazing place
Deena Mohammed - 5
What an amazing old historic place. One of my fav places that I’ve visited in Cairo 🇪🇬 If you wanna go there and walk around every single inch you need 5+ hours. There are tour-guiders that can help you understand the place around. Totally recommend visiting if interested in historical sites.
Mohamed Nada - 5
Have a walk through gold
Khaled Abdou - 3
An old historic Palace nice to have a walk through
