Manial Palace, Cairo

In stark contrast to Abdeen Palace, in Cairo another stop on a sightseeing tour is Manial Palace. The palace is located on the island of Roda, and in its enclosed space rise five buildings. A mix of styles is the first thing that makes an impression when you look at the Manial Palace. A remake of a variety of Islamic styles garnished with ficus, palms and rubber trees from the imposing royal garden, build the appearance of this monument of history.
The story goes that the Manial Palace was handed over to a heir to the throne, who never ascended the throne - Prince Muhammad Ali Teufik. It was he who made sure that the Manial Palace acquired a throne room filled with red carpets, gilded furniture and many paintings of his ancestors.
Again, at his will, the so-called haramlek or the prince's residence. The Turkish Room and the Syrian Room are in an expanded form, and the halls are decorated with oriental paintings, ceramics and carpets.
Another interesting fact can be added to the history of Manial Palace. The French composer Camille Saint-Saëns visited this palace in order to entertain the prince and his entourage during private recitals. During one of his stays at the Manial Palace, he composed his piano concerto N5 "The Egyptian". Another interesting part of Manial Palace is the Moorish tower, which is an Islamic mosque. Nearby is the Hunting Museum with a whole menagerie of shot and stuffed animals, including a hermaphrodite goat. Striking evidence of excess is the collection of heads of more than 300 gazelles caught by Farouk and his company.