Palace · Rhoda Island

Manasterly Palace

A jewel of a reception pavilion at the Nile's edge, beside the ancient Nilometer.

Built in 1851 by Hassan Fuad al-Manasterly Pasha on the southern tip of Rhoda Island, this ornate rococo palace is all that survives of a larger residence. Set beside the medieval Nilometer, its gilded reception halls now serve as a cultural center and a celebrated venue for classical music overlooking the river.

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