Baron Empain Palace

About the Site

The Baron Empain Palace in Heliopolis was built between 1907 and 1911 for the Belgian industrialist Édouard Empain, founder of the Heliopolis district. Inspired by the Hindu temples of Angkor Wat and Odisha, it is one of Cairo's most unusual buildings.

After decades of neglect it has been restored and opened as a museum on the history of Heliopolis, with its carved façades, rooftop terrace and gardens.

Visiting tips

Pair it with a stroll around Heliopolis's arcaded Korba district and its cafés.

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