Sopt Ras El Tin Palace, along Alexandria's western shore, has the most spectacular view seen from the Mediterranean Sea. Built in the 1830s as a palatial residence, it’s now part of a naval base and official presidential residence. The Palace, which initially looked like a Roman fort with several round pillars and Italian ornaments, is considered as the oldest among existing palaces in Egypt. It stands on an area of 17 thousand square meters and is surrounded by beautiful gardens, fountains and numerous sculptures. During its construction, the palace was lined by fig trees, due to which it was called Ras Al-Teen (fig). The palace has seen the reign of different kings and has been used as the government headquarters. Different rulers made several modifications to the palace. King Fouad I completely reconstructed it using modern design, similar to the Abdeen Palace in Cairo. One of the most distinguished parts of the palace is the Gothic hall added by King Fouad, which has a mix of different architectural styles. Outside the palace, there are buildings that were once used by palace staff. King Farouk signed his abdication papers in the year 1952 at Ras El Tin Palace. Unfortunately, the palace is not open to visitors.
It is 12 km from the city center. The easiest way to reach is by taxi. The ride will cost you around EG£22 to EG£27.
The fastest route is via Al Daoly Al Gaded Road/International Coastal Road/Route 40M and will take around 20 minutes by car.
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
The palace is not open to visitors but can be viewed from along Alexandria's western shore, past the shipyards, from the Mediterranean Sea.
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