Premium Framed Print : Stadium and Heliopolis Palace Hotel near Cairo
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Stadium and Heliopolis Palace Hotel near Cairo
Stadium and Heliopolis Palace Hotel which was opened in 1910 in Heliopolis, a suburb north-east of central Cairo and soon became a travel destination for many, including foreign royals and international business tycoons. The hotel was closed in the 1960s, the building however became one of the Egyptian presidential palaces and headquarters of the administration during the 1980s. Date: circa 1920
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Media ID 14402442
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Administration Cairo Headquarters Heliopolis Hotels Palaces Presidential Quarters Running Stadium Stadiums Track Mubarak
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the grandeur and elegance of the Heliopolis Palace Hotel and Stadium complex in Cairo, Egypt, circa 1920. Located in the upscale suburb of Heliopolis, northeast of central Cairo, the hotel and stadium quickly became a popular destination for travelers, including foreign royals and international business tycoons. The Hotel Heliopolis, which opened in 1910, was renowned for its luxurious accommodations and stunning views of the Nile River. The adjacent Stadium, built in the same period, was a state-of-the-art facility that hosted various events, including horse races and athletic competitions. The French flag flying high above the grandstand is a testament to the international appeal of this magnificent complex. The Heliopolis Palace Hotel and Stadium complex played a significant role in Egypt's history. In the 1960s, the hotel was closed, and the building was repurposed as one of the Egyptian presidential palaces and headquarters of the administration. During the 1980s, it served as the official residence and headquarters of President Hosni Mubarak. This photograph transports us back to an era of opulence and grandeur, a time when Cairo was a hub of international travel and diplomacy. The image of the Heliopolis Palace Hotel and Stadium complex, with its imposing architecture and meticulously manicured grounds, stands as a testament to Egypt's rich history and enduring allure.
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