By Muhamad Nour, FORMA Photos
The Palace of Prince Muhammad Ali is considered a masterpiece of Art. Inspired by the Moroccan and Islamic architectural design, the Palace is located in Al-Manial area in the heart of Cairo.
Established in 1901 with an estimated area of 61,711 square meters, the Palace is surrounded by walls that are reminiscent of a medieval fortress.
This golden gem had been closed since the 2011 revolution but was finally reopened in March 2015 after years of renovation. While it features a unique garden, a clock tower and a museum filled with the Prince’s private collections, only the Mosque, the Residence Hall and the Throne Hall are currently open to the public.
![The Mosque's ceiling.](https://egyptianstreets.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/forma1.jpg)
![Another ceiling inside the Mosque.](https://egyptianstreets.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/forma2.jpg)
The Palace consist of five separate, uniquely styled buildings that reflect the wealth and lifestyle of the Prince in the late 19th Century.
![The Residence Hall](https://egyptianstreets.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/forma3.jpg)
![Stairway to the second floor of the Residence Hall](https://egyptianstreets.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/forma4.jpg)
![A wall painting carrying the insignia of the Egyptian Kingdom.](https://egyptianstreets.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/forma5.jpg)
![Inside the Throne Hall](https://egyptianstreets.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/forma6.jpg)
About the photographer
Working previously as a manager in the banking industry abroad, Muhamad Nour is currently a free lance photographer based in Cairo, Egypt. Focusing on documenting the architectural heritage of Egypt generally, and Cairo specifically, Muhamad founded FORMA Photos.
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