Montaza
Montaza (
. The district includes the park, but the two are legally distinct.Etymology
"Montaza" does mean "park", but like most words in
Montaza district
The Montaza district (
. With a population of approximately 1.2 million, the Montaza district is the largest district of the governorate by population.The Montaza district administrative building is in
Montaza Park
The neighborhood of Montaza is at the far northeast end of Montaza District, along the coast. Built under the monarchy, it is a favored tourist spot on account of its sizable gardens and palaces left by its royal heritage; the Egyptian government charges a nominal fee (E£25 as of 2018[update]). Montaza Palace, which gives the park its name, was constructed during the reign of the Khedive Abbas II, the royal family's habit of summering in the palace eventually drew wealthy Egyptians and foreigners to the same location (although foreigners in general tended to congregate at the opposite end of the city, in Agami). It is considered to be quite exclusive to be in possession of a cabin in the Montaza. It can not be bought and is usually passed down from generation to generation. There are several different "suburbs" within the Montaza, the most exclusive being Aida.
Montaza also plays host to a noted clock tower and two old hotels (the Helnan Palestine and Salamlek Palace). The
See also
References
- ^ These are according to Hans Wehr.