Egypt will reopen the century-old Baron Empain Palace after a $6 million renovation in the capital, Cairo.
Built in 1911, the two-story mansion fell into disrepair after Belgian industrialist, Edouard Empain’s death in 1929 and for many years, amid protracted ownership disputes, it was rented out for social events or as a film set.
The country finally launched a 100-million Egyptian pound restoration of the palace and it is expected to reopen for visitors in three months’ time.
The project has entailed a reinforcement of the ceilings, restoration of marble columns and frescoes above the main entrance as well as decorative elements like statues and sculptures, and shoring up doors and windows.
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