Palais d’Antoniadis

Welcome to the Palais d’Antoniadis, a hidden jewel of Alexandria that bridges the elegance of 19th-century Europe with the profound history of modern Egypt. Located in the Smouha district, adjacent to the Nozha Garden and the…

As we stand before the main façade of the palace, you can immediately see the influence of French neoclassical architecture. The architect Paul Richard was tasked with creating a 'mini-Versailles,' and he succeeded through the…

Moving into the interior (or visualizing the grand halls), we come to the rooms that changed the course of history. In 1936, this palace was the site of the signing of the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty, a landmark agreement that began…

Step out into the gardens and walk toward the 'Statue Garden,' one of the most unique features of the estate. Here, you will find 17 marble statues that represent a fascinating blend of history and mythology. …

The gardens of Antoniadis are not just a backdrop; they are a significant botanical collection in their own right. Spanning 45 to 50 acres, they contain some of the oldest and rarest plant species in Egypt. …

We walk now toward the southern edge of the estate, where it borders the Mahmoudiya Canal. This canal, dug during the reign of Muhammad Ali Pasha, was the lifeblood of Alexandria, connecting it to the Nile and providing the water…

Finally, we return toward the main gate to reflect on the legacy of the Antoniadis family. In his will, John Antoniadis stipulated that the palace and gardens should be given to the Municipality of Alexandria upon his death,…

As we conclude our tour of the Palais d’Antoniadis, we take with us a sense of Alexandria’s multifaceted identity. We have walked through the 'Mini-Versailles' of a Greek cotton merchant, admired the statues of global explorers…