Egypt has big plans to use historical presidential palaces to attract and revitalize tourism — mainly Qubba Palace, one of the oldest presidential palaces in Egypt.
The Egyptian presidency posted on social media Nov. 6 a video taken in Qubba Palace after it was revamped. The palace now showcases antiques and historical pictures and statues. It also houses the Qubba Palace Vehicles Museum, which includes a rare collection of cars that were used in different eras of Egyptian rulers from the royal era until now, in addition to historical photos and statues of all Egyptian presidents and kings.
The revamping also included the interior gardens, home to several rare plants such as the over-100-year-old sycamore tree found in the palace garden.
The restoration also included the development of the inner historic fountain area, the establishment of theaters and a restaurant for visitors, the construction of sports fields, the development of the royal greenhouses and rose garden, and the establishment of a garden complex that includes a garden for each type of fruit.
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