"El-Salamlek Palace" started in 1892 when Khepe Abbas Hilmy II ruled Egypt and Sudan; he was known to frequently go horse riding on the shores of the Mediterranean in Alexandria. He fell in love with a spot between two eminences overlooking the sea in an area near ”Sidi Bisher”."El-Salamlek Palace" to use as his summer residence and hunting lodge. El- Salamlek is one of two palaces in the Montaza’s extensive complex.
El-Salamlek Palace
Later in 1932 during the reign of King ”Fuad I”, the Salamlek Palace and its royal gardens were included. The Palace is the one widely referred to now as ”Montaza Palace”. It served as the royal family’s vacation getaway for many years.
In addition to palaces and the royal gardens that once housed rare plants, the complex also contains a notable clock tower standing in the middle of the distance between the two palaces and a royal bridge styled like the palace that leads to a very small island with a lighthouse.
Khepe Abbas Helmy II palace, constructed in 1892, into a brand new hotel that celebrates the historical building’s finest features.
It was renovated by former President ”Anwar El-Sadat” to be an official presidential residence. The word ‘Salamlek’ means a place where men are allowed to meet, contrary to the word Haramlek, a place for women’s meetings.
Palace Interior Decoration
As one of the oldest hotels in Egypt, it was built in 1964 to provide accommodation for Arab kings and heads of states. It continued to provide accommodation for distinguished guests in Alexandria and is now one of Alexandria’s most popular attractions for tourists and Egyptians.
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