Coordinates: 30°03′26″N 31°15′57″E / 30.05722°N 31.26583°E / 30.05722; 31.26583

Al Musafir Khana Palace

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The Musafir Khana Palace also known as the Musafirkana Palace was built in Cairo, Egypt between 1779 and 1788 by Mahmud Muharram; a wealthy merchant. Muhammad Ali Pasha bought the palace in early 19th century to use as a royal guesthouse. It was the birthplace of his grandson Khedive Ismai'l 1830-1895. In 1998, it burned to the ground. It was an excellent example of the Ottoman Style.

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30°03′26″N 31°15′57″E / 30.05722°N 31.26583°E / 30.05722; 31.26583