Lower Egypt

The Sultan Hussein Building in Alexandria: From Cotton Merchant’s Headquarters to Art Exhibition Center and Museum

In the heart of Alexandria’s old streets, specifically on Sultan Hussein Street, stands a unique heritage building, the palace of English businessman Oswald Viny, which is about to begin a new chapter in its history.

The Egyptian Ministry of Culture has announced that the building will be converted into an art center and museum under the supervision of the Fine Arts Sector, in cooperation with the National Bank, the owner of the property, which has been keen to preserve and restore it in a manner befitting its architectural and historical value.

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