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  • Updated By Kuznetsov_Sergey on December 9, 2007
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  • Alexandria - El-Muntaza Palace - Alexandria
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    El-Muntaza area is situated along the coast about 20 kilometers east of Alexandrias old district. We reached it while driving along the Corniche where many of the modern Alexandrian hotels are located. The magnificent Muntaza Palace and Park is certainly a highlight of Alexandria. This complex is surrounded by great walls from the south, east and west, and with the beach on its north side. This area used to belong to the Mohamed Ali family, which ruled Egypt from the mid XIXth century until 1952. The construction was started in 1892 by King Abbas II, who built a large palace inside the complex called the Salamlek. In 1932 King Fuad built a larger palace and called it the Haramlik. Park Open 7.00-23.00. Ticket LE3 ($0.75).


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    Montazah palace and gardens: El-Muntaza Park
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  • Updated By Kuznetsov_Sergey on December 9, 2007
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  • Alexandria - El-Muntaza Park - Farouk Bridge - Alexandria
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    The Park of Muntaza Palace is a former royal summer residence and now partly a museum (mementos of the monarchy). King Farouk built a beautiful bridge to the sea. The rest of the area is occupied by beautiful gardens. Palm trees and gazelles cover the area. The wonderful pavilion in classic style is located in the Park. This is a wonderful spot to enjoy the beauty of Alexandria. There were a lot of locals who spent their week-end there. You may watch my VIDEO-Clip on my personal YouTube channel: 2 min 11 sec Egypt Alexandria Sea at Montaza Park 2007 You may watch my high resolution photos on Google Earth in Alexandria Muntaza Park according to the following coordinates: 31º 17' 24.50" N 30º 1' 20.62" E or on my Google Earth Panoramio Photo 1 , Photo 2 , Photo 3 , Photo 4 , Photo 5


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    Montazah palace and gardens: Montazah Palace and gardens
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  • Updated By uglyscot on May 19, 2005
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    This is a lovely place to spend a few hours, especially in summer when the flowers are in bloom, but it is still nice in winter. You can walk or drive around. There are places where you can find refreshment, or stand and watch the ocean crashing onto the rocks, The palace itself is like a Disney castle The architecture has a strong Italian influence on it.

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  • Directions: The eastern end of Alexandria Bay

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    Montazah palace and gardens: Escape from the concrete jungle
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  • By Tijavi on August 10, 2007
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  • The palace follows Florentine style - Alexandria
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    As it is, Alexandria already represents a welcome escape from pharaonic fatigue. Within Alexandria, there are still some green spaces where one could escape its concrete jungle and the toxic (but pleasant smelling) sheesha (waterpipe) 'fumes'. Foremost of these green spaces is Montazah palace and its surrounding gardens. The palace, built along the lines of Florentine architecture (so says the guide book), is off limits to the public and the lesser mortals (it is still an official building used by Egypt's president). But the surrounding gardens - well-tended and filled with beautiful flowers and plants - are open to the public, and are a favorite picnic place for the locals. There is a good vantage point to see the grandeur of the place from a gazebo at the waterfront. To get there, turn right once you approach the palace, and keep walking on a counter clockwise direction. The gazebo is at the other side of the palace (facing the sea). There, you could marvel at the palace's architecture and take in all that good stuff from the cool Mediterranean breeze. The guards are very friendly and will help you find your way. Entrance fee as of May 2007: EGP 4.

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  • Directions: The cheapest way to Montazah is by microbus. Hail one at Midan Saad Zaghloul at the downtown area (across Sofitel) - just shout "Montazah" and the driver will drop you off right at the palace's gates. Fare is about 20 piastres (I think).

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  • Updated By sachara on August 12, 2003
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  • Gardens and Palace of the king - Alexandria
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    At the east side of the Cornich you can visit the gardens of former King Farouk. You have to pay some small admission fee to go there, but can take your own car in the large gardens. The former palaces have another destination nowadays (casino, museum and hotel) There is a beach, a nice walking bridge, views at the waterfront. It's a nice place, if you like a relaxed day not far from the city.

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  • Directions: Eastside of the Corniche

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  • By Aurorae on September 13, 2003
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  • Alex by Jelena - Alexandria
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    The royal gardens of king Faruk, the last king of Egypt. Today it's a beautiful and very big park full of palm trees, pines, lovely flowers and exclusive hotels, with a lovely beach and luxurious tourist facilities. A very relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. BEAUTIFUL! This is the entrance to the gardens.

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    Montazah palace and gardens: al-Montazah Palace
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  • Updated By zanzooni on August 5, 2007
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  • The Palace - Alexandria
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    I was lucky. Ahmed's best friend has a year pass that gave us free entry into Montazah Palace, Gardens & Beach. Montazah Palace was the last residence for King Faruk I before he abdicated in 1952. The Palace was once opened to the public, but as of recent, it's not.

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  • Directions: Any cab driver can take you here with no problem.

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    Montazah palace and gardens: The Gardens at Montazah
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  • Updated By uglyscot on July 10, 2006
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    Wandering through the gardens at Montazah is wonderful especially in spring and summer when the flowers are in bloom, but even in winter the shrubs and trees are attractive because the gardens have been well landscaped. At one place an artificial hill with a shelter on top has been constructed using rock from the nearby beaches. Most attractive.

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    Montazah palace and gardens: Another Palace!
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  • By marimar_72 on March 8, 2003
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  • Muntazah was formerly the summer residence of the Egyptian royal family. After the monarchy was overthrown in 1952, the palace buildings, known as Haramlek and Salamlek, were put to other uses. The Haramlek contains a casino on the ground floor and a museum of royal relics on the upper levels. The Salamlek has been converted into a hotel.

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  • By Diana75 on November 3, 2005
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    Montazah Palace is the former summer residence of Egypt’s ex-king Fatih, currently the residence of the President Hosni Mubarak. The Palace was build on a surface of 370 acres and the vast gardens with palm trees and nicely arranged flower beds contain restaurants, hotels, beaches and parks.


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