The Home of Mehmet Ali Pasha

The former abode of this great, 19th-century political figure is a living museum.
 

In the centre of Old Town Kavala’s square, a statue of a man mounted on a horse demands attention. The likeness is that of Mehmet Ali, founder of the last Egyptian dynasty. Directly behind stands a historic mansion, the home of Mehmet until the age of thirty, whereupon he departed for Egypt to take up his rulership.

Built in 1780, the mansion, a waqf (Arabic: an inalienable, charitable endowment under Islamic law) property of the Egyptian state, combined simplicity and grandeur, characteristics of Ottoman-period architecture. With panoramic views of the surrounding area, the spacious property housed many in various roles. The ground floor incorporated kitchens and stables.

The second storey contained accommodations for a family with separate facilities for men and women and a hammam. A walk through the estate’s gardens provides opportunities to discover unique details, including a part of the tomb of Mehmet Ali’s mother preserved on site.

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Visiting days and hours
Open: Daily except Tuesday & Wednesday
Hours: 10:00 – 14:00
Full Admission Ticket: 5€
Reduced: 3€ (students, unemployment card holders)
Free entrance for children under 8 years old,  people with disabilities and guides

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