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Al Safa Palace (قصر الصفة) is a palace in the Zizinia neighborhood of Alexandria, Egypt. It is located on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean.

History
Built in 1887 by a Greek Count called Stephen Zizinia, the Consul General of Belgium to Egypt at the time, the palace later became the Gloria Hotel until 1927, when Prince Mohammed Ali Tewfik purchased the hotel and named it Al Safa Palace after Mount Safa in Mecca. Under Prince Mohammed, the palace was expanded several times and renovated into a royal palace. The palace is now used as a presidential palace and is used to host state guests and governmental officials.

Building Plan
The palace consists of three floors, including a suit and a salon, with several European characters being displayed. The palace grounds also include a tea kiosk and a garden with several Croton and Palm tree plants.