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Al-Gawhara (Jewel) Palace Museum

Citadel Historic Area, Cairo, Egypt
Tel: +20 2 511 6187
 

Built in 1814, this was formerly the residence of Muhammed Ali Pasha and the location where, according to legend, he waited while his forces entrapped Mameluke leaders and massacred them as they were leaving the Citadel. Its restored 19th century Ottoman rooms now contain royal portraits, paintings, costumes and furnishings of the period. It also includes a nice garden.

Entrance fees (Citadel ticket includes museum admission):

EGP 20 foreigners; EGP 10 foreign students; EGP 1 Egyptians; EGP 10 camera fee.

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