Royal Jewelry Museum, Alexandria

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Jewellery is something without which a wedding can never be complete, let alone the case of a royal wedding. Egypt is one country that is lucky enough to have housed one of the greatest collections of royal jewellery in the world. The historic city of Egypt, Alexandria, treasures one of the world’s largest royal jewellery museums on the entire Earth. Let us provide you with a brief intro to the Royal Jewelry Museum, Alexandria so that next time when you visit Egypt, you shall not be deprived of viewing this Marvelous collection.

The Museum, which had previously been used as the residential palace for King Mohammad Ali’s granddaughter Fatima el-Zahra, was later converted into a Museum and a ravishing tourist attraction in the late 1980s.  However, for the past 5 years, the Museum had been closed for a renovation but was reopened in April 2010 only to attach a bombastic new glory to it. Located in Zizinia’s neighbourhood, the museum houses a magnificent collection of Zahra’s priceless Jewelry along with other royal artefacts. The main highlights of an elaborate collection include a lavishly produced platinum crown decorated with thousands of diamonds, King Farook’s gold chess set and his gardening tools pearled with the most expensive diamonds and the famous King Mohammad Ali’s Diamond. Apart from the precious gems that the Museum displays, it has a vast collection of exquisite paintings, miniature portraits, gifts, royal accessories and furniture and a lot more.

Not only is the building a splendour from the inside but it also has a ravishing outlook. The museum is a true piece of architectural genius. Surrounded by well maintained and lush green gardens, the building stands to shine in the midst of a heavenly location. The Museum indoors magnanimous rooms and a lobby area that is full of historic art paintings. Even the walls and the ceilings are dressed with a priceless collection of oil paintings that portray scenes of historical value and classic natural beauty. The Windows are made of finely cut glass and are decorated with delicate borders. Lead inlaid glass artwork beautifully narrates the long-held tale of European history.

As a result of the recent renovation, the Royal Museum underwent, a new surveillance room has been built with an aim of the palace’s security. Latest electronic and computerized devices have been used to ensure the protection of this marvellous attraction. Moreover, keeping in mind the tourist’s comfort, a cafeteria and gift shops have been provided for in the upper portion of this epic structure.

With its added glory, the Royal Jewelry Museum has become a more likeable tourist attraction than ever. Providing not only ravishing sites, the museum very well knows how to take care of its guests. So now when you book a flight to Egypt, make sure you spend some time to discover the royal beauty and history of old 19th-century Mohammed Ali dynasty at this classic palace.