Egypt to reopen historic Palace following $6 million restoration

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.