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Baron Empain Palace

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Baron Empain Palace

Baron Empain Palace is a historic palace located in the Heliopolis district of Cairo, Egypt. It was built between 1907 and 1911 AD by Baron Édouard Empain, a Belgian businessman and industrialist who came to Egypt in 1904. The palace was inspired by the style of Indian temples and was designed by the French architect Alexandre Marcel. The palace has been restored in recent years and opened to visitors in 2020.

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Country: Egypt

District: Cairo Governorate

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 20th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Mixed

Later Cultures: Mixed

Site Features: Mixed Monuments

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