| Anisa Wissa Palace | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Eclectic architecture, combining Islamic and European features |
| Town or city | Fayoum |
| Country | Egypt |
| Completed | 1898 |
| Client | Hanna Saleh Nissim |
| Technical details | |
| Size | 4,000 meters |
The Anisa Wissa Palace is a historical residential building in Fayoum, Egypt.
History
The palace was constructed in 1898 on the orders of an Egyptian socialite, Hanna Saleh Nissim.[1] It was built as a gift for his wife, Anisa Wissa, and named after her.[1]
Style and technical features
The palace was constructed following an eclectic approach, combining Islamic and European architecture. The wood from France and Italy was used in the construction.[1] Total area of the building is 4500 meters.[2] The courtyard of the palace is decorated with Italian statues. The inside walls of the palace are ornamented, and the mirrors and marble fireplaces are heavily used in the palace.[1]
Current usage
Following the death of Wissa, her family the palace leased to the Egyptian government.[1] It was registered on the antiquities list. Then it was sold to the Egyptian agronomists' syndicate. Next it was transferred to the State Council.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Gihan Shahine (25 June – 1 July 1998). "A constructive streak". Al Ahram Weekly (383). Archived from the original on 15 October 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
- 1 2 "Anisa Wissa Wassef's Palace". Facebook. Retrieved 24 July 2013.