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Al-Gawhara Palace
El Gawhara Palace is located in the Southern Section of Saladin
Citadel in Cairo and the entrance to the museum is located in
front of the main entrance to the magnificent Mosque of
Mohamed Ali. El Gawhara Palace was built mainly to be a home
for Muhammad Ali wife and it was established in 1814. The
palace, is a beautiful example of Ottoman architecture with strong
European influences. The palace was named after Gawhara
Hanem, the last of Mohamed Ali’s wives.
The National Police Museum
The National Police Museum is located on the northwest side of
the citadel of Saladin. The Police Museum was opened in 1406
AH / January 25, 1986.
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