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Description
Property Name: Montaza Palace
Inventory No: 20-3-5
Date of infill of the inventory form: 2009-08-19
Country (State party): Egypt
Province: Alexandria
Town: El Mandara
Geographic coordinates: 31° 17′ 18.56″ N
30° 0′ 57.48″ E
Historic Period: 19th century, 2nd half
Year of Construction: 1892
Style:
Original Use: Palace
Current Use: Palace
Architect: Unknown
Significance
Montaza Palace is one of the most monumental residential buildings in Alexandria, located in Corniche district at the sea coast. It is situated on a 115 acre complex. The construction of the complex was started by King Abbas II.
Selection Criteria
vi. to be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance
State of Preservation
The palace is in a good state of preservation.
References
ed. Michell, George. Architecture of the Islamic World; Its History and Social Meaning. Thanes & Hudson, London, 1978.