Egyptian Museums - The Citadel Last updated on
Sunday 18th April 2010
Al-Gawhara Palace and Museum
Built in 1814 by Mohammed Ali Pasha, the palace was converted into a museum of the Khedive's jewels following the revolution of 1952.
National Police Museum
A rather interesting inventory of Egyptian criminology with mug shots and sensational cases down through the years, including an exhibit about "Police in Pharaonic and Islamic Times" and another exhibition covering major assassinations.
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Parc de la Liberté.
Hours: 9am-12 noon & 2pm-5pm daily except Friday morning and Saturday.
Admission: Free.
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