Abdeen Palace Museum
About This Museum
Forget your typical museum; this is a journey into the gilded world of Egypt's former rulers. Abdeen Palace isn't just a building, but a sprawling, 500-room testament to royal ambition and opulence. Stepping inside feels less like visiting an exhibit and more like wandering through a slice of living history, where every corridor whispers tales of state affairs and palace intrigue. It’s an overwhelming and utterly fascinating place.
Collection Highlights
You'll find everything from gleaming silverware that once served heads of state to an intimidating arsenal of historic weapons and firearms. Don't miss the rooms dedicated to royal medals and gifts from foreign dignitaries, each piece more intricate than the last.
Visitor Information
Give yourself plenty of time here—you could easily spend half a day getting lost in its many halls. It's centrally located at El-Gomhoreya Square, making it a convenient stop amidst Cairo's chaos.
Architecture & Building
An ornate 19th-century palace that masterfully blends Neoclassical and Islamic architectural elements, creating an atmosphere of immense grandeur from the moment you approach its facade.
Contact & Location
Address: VW Garage, 19 The Martyr Corridor, Al Hay Al Asher, Nasr City, Cairo Governorate Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt 11771, محور الشهيد, مدينة نصر, مدينة القاهرة الجديدة, القاهرة, 11771, مصر
Phone: +20 2 23916909
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