Al-Montazah is the Arabic translation for park. Years ago, Montazah was a popular spot for the royal palaces. The area that once belonged to Mohamed Ali family was used by king Abbas II, Egypt last Khedive, in 1892 to build a large palace inside the complex called the Salamlek.

The palace was constructed to serve the royal family summer residence . In 1932, king Fouad built a larger palace and called it the Haramlik. Later, his son, King Farouk built a Victorian-style bridge to act as a waterfront. In 1952, after the exile of King Farouk to Italy and the fall of the monarchy in Egypt. Late President Anwar El-Sadat renovated the Salamlek Palace, to become the official presidential residence. 
 

Overview:
The palace comprises of a group of buildings of which the most important are being Al-Haramlek of which the first storey has been transformed into an international Casino,the second and the third storey into a museum for belongings of the former royal family.But Al-Salamlek building has been transformed into a luxurious hotel. Another hotel has been built in the garden overlooking one of the most beautiful bay surrounded by green areas.

 Another Places in   Alexandria

    Qaitbay Fort Alexandria

    Pompey Pillar

    Corniche In Alexandria

    Catacombs of Kom El-Shoukafa

    Alexandria Bibliotheca

    Greco-Roman Museum

   Greco-Roman Amphitheater (ODEUM)