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Garden · Alexandria, Alexandria
Montaza Palace
Gardens of a royal palace in eastern Alexandria, by the sea, with a palace in Florentine and Turkish styles, beaches and pine groves.
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About Montaza Palace
The Montazah Gardens are in eastern Alexandria on a large seaside area. The Haramlik palace, of mixed style with towers and arches, was built in 1932 for King Fuad I and served as the royal family’s summer residence.
The palace is not usually open to visitors, but the gardens, with pine groves, palm trees and lawns, are open to the public and popular with families. On the seafront there are small beaches and a pier to a kiosk over the water.
It is a half-day outing, away from the center’s bustle.
The gardens have cafés and picnic areas, and Montazah Beach, within the complex, welcomes swimmers in summer.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
In the late afternoon, in the gardens and by the sea.
How to get there
By taxi, about 20 km east of central Alexandria, via the Corniche.
Tip
Go on a weekday: on Fridays and holidays the gardens get very crowded.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Montaza Palace
Can you enter Montazah Palace?
The palace is not usually open for interior visits; the gardens are open to visitors.
Where is Montazah?
In eastern Alexandria, about 20 km from the center along the Corniche.
What to do in Montazah?
Walk through the gardens, the pine groves and the seaside, with views of the palace.