Royal Jewelry Museum, Alexandria — Attraction in Alexandria

مصر أيام الفخامة الملكية The Royal Jewelry Museum

located in the neighborhood of Zizenia in Alexandria city. In fact, Royal Jewelry Museum Alexandria indeed is one of the largest Museums in Egypt. Moreover, it has a surface area of around 4185 meters .Royal Jewelry Museum Alexandria hosts the most valuable displays. They include the jewelry and the ornaments which queens and princesses of the last royal family of Egypt wore. Moreover, the building of Royal Jewelry Museum Alexandria itself is truly marvelous. In fact, it housed in the palace of Princess Fatema El Zahraa. It indeed is a rare piece of architectural art that constructed in the 19th century . Some of the displays of the museum date back to the period of Mohamed Ali Pasha. It was when became the Khedive of Egypt in 1805. He took control of the country making it independent from the Ottoman rule. Moreover, he established a dynasty that ruled Egypt for 147 years .The grandson of Mohamed Ali, Khedive Ismail wanted to make Egypt a part of the modernity of Europe. This is why Khedive Ismail added electric lamps to the street of Egypt. Khedive Ismail hired the most skillful Egyptian and foreign artists to create the golden jewelry of the royal family. He also did for the antiques that used to decorate their houses and palaces .In fact . Khedive Ismail ruled Egypt from 1863 till 1879 , Further details about Royal Jewelry Museum Alexandria : This is the main reason why most of the displays of the museum date back to his ruling period. After the Egyptian revolution of the year 1952, all the royal jewelry expropriated. They remained in the governmental stores for a long period of time .The committee which specified to establish the Royal Jewelry Museum Alexandria attracted to the Palace of Princess Fatema El Zahraa. Fatema was the daughter of Prince Haidar Fadel, the son of Prince Mustafa Fadel, the brother of Khedive Ismail. The palace of Princess Fatema El Zahraa constructed in the period between 1919 and 1923. This palace is considered to be a piece of European architectural art in itself. It built by French, Italian, and Belgium architects and artists. The palace erected following the school of Michael Angelo using the calm style of coloring and decorations. The Palace of Fatema Al Zahraa constructed over a surface area of 4185 square meters. The palace consists of two large suits. The Eastern Suite has two halls and a gallery. The gallery with a bronze statue of a boy in the center of it. The walls of this suit have rich colored windows decorations all over it. The Western Suit consists of two floors. Each has four large halls with three bathrooms. Bathrooms coated with decorative colored ceramics. An elegant foyer connects between the two suits of the palace. It featured with ten glass frames in the shape of ten doors with drawings. They represent European historical scenes and legendary stories like Romeo...

We visited the Royal Jewelers Museum in Alexandria during our winter vacation from December 30th to January 5th with my wife and two daughters (9 and 6 years old).

From the moment we stepped inside, we were captivated by the stunning collection of jewelry and artifacts belonging to the Egyptian royal family. The museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the royals, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and a rich history.

The collection is incredibly diverse, featuring everything from dazzling crowns and necklaces to intricate daggers and personal belongings. We were particularly impressed by the intricate details and the sheer artistry displayed in each piece.

Our daughters, despite their young ages, were equally enthralled. The museum presented the history in an engaging way, making it accessible and enjoyable for all ages.

The loss of the Egyptian royal family is palpable throughout the museum. It serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era of grandeur and elegance.

Overall: We highly recommend a visit to the Royal Jewelers Museum in Alexandria. It's a truly unforgettable experience that offers a unique insight into the history and culture of Egypt.

Tips for your visit: Allow ample time: The museum is extensive, so plan to spend at least a couple of hours exploring.

Take photos: Capture the beauty of the exhibits (where permitted but without flash).

Read the descriptions: The detailed descriptions accompanying each piece provide valuable context and enhance the experience.

Unfortunately there was no a guided tour for a deeper understanding...

my experience there was very pleasant starting at the door! we didn't have a credit card so we wanted to pay in cash but that wasn't an option then the guard managed to convince a man who had a card to pay for us and we give him the cash. we are foreigners , and we don't find this nice treatment a lot around here. so i really appreciated what he did and i hope he reads my review. he was very friendly , welcoming, and helpful. i wish him all the best.

okay now regarding the museum 😂 it's actually a palace going back to the turkish government. it was a great experience to be inside one of those palaces from that era. it's as close as to time travel! the place is a piece of art inside out. the exterior design and the spaces are very eye catching. and the Egyptians did an amazing job maintains the palace in a great condition.

the interior of it is so dreamy. walls , ceilings, floors , and windows are all art! even the floor of the bathroom is made in mosaic.

the jewelry and the collectibles are amazing. they really had some great sense of style. each piece is unique and eye pleasing.

one thing that would have made everything even more better is the organization of the display windows given the space ratios of the rooms. also the display windows needs to have to sort of anti reflection behind the pieces for better visibility.

i really enjoyed my time there , spent around one hour and a half.

the gift shop also have some nice pieces that you could take...