Al-Safa Palace in Egypt

 Al-Safa Palace

AL SAFA PALACE

Situated on a peak sitting above the Mediterranean, Al-Safa Palace goes about as the guardian and reference point of light rising above to the ocean.Where the Palace was built in 1887 was circularly chosen to be in famous Zizinia, the encapsulation of the world class and a central hub for the development of notable castles and houses, especially during Muhammad Ali administration. Al-Safa Palace stands tall among the bunch of noteworthy designs and fills in as an official royal residence opening its entryways wide to official visitors, priests and legislators while in Alexandria.

The royal residence was worked by the Greek Count "Stephen Zizinia", the Consul General of Belgium to Egypt who used to work in the cotton exchange. The castle was then changed into Gloria Hotel.

In 1927, Prince Muhammad Ali, child of Khedive Tawfiq, chose to purchase and revamp the royal residence and transform it into an illustrious castle; he named it after Al-Safa mountain that was referenced in the Quran as one of the Hajj customs.

Ruler Muhammad Ali Pasha Tawfiq is the second child of Khedive Muhammad Tawfiq and the main male kin of Khedive Abbas Hilmi II. He was the official during the period between the passing of King Fouad I and King Farouk's-his cousin-progression to the privileged position until he arrived at the larger part age on April 28, 1936. Then, at that point, he turned into the crown sovereign until Farouk conceived his child, Prince Ahmed Fouad II.

Sovereign Muhammad Ali was quick to set out on laying out giant castles in Alexandria, hence moving Noble Fatima Haider to commission her royal residence

"The Royal Jewelry Museum", around here. Sovereign Muhammad Ali was captivated with Islamic craftsmanship, so he engraved refrains from the Holy Qur'an on the royal residence from an external perspective; the section "Enter in harmony and security" was composed at the entry of the castle.The royal residence contains a pleasant, abundant nursery, telling a story of quality, appeal and excellence and carrying it to the castle. The royal residence is likewise renowned for its tea booth that joins a combination of expressions, excellence and inventiveness, a three-layered work of art brimming with interest.

The Ground Floor:

Has the entry corridor, enriched with segment formed wooden logs, recognized by vegetal themes bested by a western-style board and the enormous Belgian mirrors ornamented with the image of the Kingdom around then. The roof bears a choice copper light fixture.

Arranged at the entry, the exquisite salon light emissions and validness. Each corner bears incomparable curios and show-stoppers of furniture tracing all the way back to the 20th century incorporating the trademark of the Egyptian Kingdom and part of Kaaba's Kiswah (the fabric that covers the Kaaba in Mecca). An enormous felt painting with fleece of an antiquated European person hangs gladly on the mass of the salon.

Primary Dining Room:

The amazing principle salon prompts an undeniable lounge area made of the most extraordinary kinds of wood. It has unrivaled rich arrangements of chinaware. The room likewise has a chimney, representing complexity and extravagance.

 

The Enchanted Floor:

Holds a banquet room, to one side of which is the lounge area; basic, fragile, and exquisite, with oil compositions. Situated between the ground floor and the upper floor and involves five rooms assigned for squires and aides.

The Upper Floor:

The Prince Suite: It is situated to one side of the lobby before the lounge area. It comprises of a room that incorporates rich furniture tracing all the way back to the hours of Louis XVI, connected to it is a changing area and a huge washroom. The suite likewise incorporates a private salon portrayed by awe inspiring tones and sumptuous gold-plated furniture prompting the princess suite .As the sun sets, the castle enjoys pleasant aurora tones, a wellspring of motivation, joy, sorcery, and creative mind.