Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Mohamed Ali Palace in Greece reopened

State Information Service

Egypt and Greece are to celebrate on October 23-24 the reopening of Mohamed Ali Pasha ruler of Egypt's palace in the Greek city of Kavala after it has been restored and renewed and turned into a Hotel and tourist attraction.

This Hotel is owned by Egypt's Awkaf Ministry. Eng. Mohamed Abdul-Raouf, boardchairman of Awkaf department said the Greek government wanted to buy this palace of Mohamed Ali Pasha but the Egyptian side rejected in order to keep a symbol of one of the most flourishing ages in Egypt.

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