Christian and Islamic Heritage in Middle Egypt and the Western Desert The project’s objective is to inform about some of Egypt’s archaeological and heritage ‘hidden gems.’ Cultural routes are presented through this platform to encourage whoever may be interested in visiting different parts of Egypt and enjoying the beauty of an unusual itinerary.
Prince Youssef Kamel Palace
The palace complex is located on the western shore of the Nile. It consists of several buildings around a central green. The palace was built in 1908 and restored for the first time in 2019.
Beyond a marble fountain with a mosaic stands the reception house, with its small dome; it is built of black and red fired bricks. Since the prince was a collector and lover of art, he incorporated many architectural and decorative elements as well as accessories in this palace and the other buildings.
A long rectangular terrace underneath the dome with its elaborate arabesque decorum gives access to the main palace. This dome was taken from a Cairene Mameluke house. At the end of the terrace is a wooden element derived from a mosque; a tiled ornament was set into the wall above the wooden element