Abdeen Palace

　　    Abdeen Palace is a historic palace located in Cairo, serving as the office and residence of the President of Egypt. The palace was designed by a French architect and commissioned by Isma'il Pasha of the Muhammad Ali Dynasty. Construction began in 1863 and took 11 years to complete, with the palace being put into use in 1874.

　　    Abdeen Palace is considered one of the most luxurious palaces in the world. Both its decor and paintings are extremely opulent, with many of the palace’s reception rooms adorned almost entirely in gold, reflecting its extraordinary grandeur. In 1921, a large garden was added, featuring vast floral displays and lush greenery, making it an ideal place for relaxation.

　　    The current Abdeen Palace is divided into two parts: one section serves as administrative offices, while the other is a complex of museums, including the Silver Museum, Arms Museum, Royal Museum, Presidential Gifts Museum, and Historical Documents Museum. These museums display everyday items, collections, and documents from the royal period, as well as gifts presented to the President by current heads of state and various domestic and international institutions.

　　    Abdeen Palace     Must-visit reason: The most luxurious palace in Egypt     Continent: Africa【Africa】     Country/Region: Egypt[Egypt]     Province/State: Cairo Governorate [Cairo Governorate]     City: Cairo [Cairo]