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- September 30, 2026
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Antoniades Gardens
Location
St. Albert I, Smoha Sq., Sidi Gabir
Description
Memorial park, Community garden, Botanical garden, Tourist attraction
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Alice Dankovskaia
This historic botanical garden in Alexandria, Egypt, is known for its lush vegetation, rare species, and classical sculptures. Among the many exotic plants on display are:
Phoenix canariensis – Canary Island date palm: A massive palm native to the Canary Islands, characterized by a dense crown of feathery leaves.
Brugmansia arborea – Angel’s Trumpet: A large shrub with large, hanging, trumpet-shaped flowers, known for its intense fragrance.
Strelitzia reginae – Bird of Paradise: A plant with unique flowers resembling the head of a colorful bird, native to South Africa. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis – Chinese hibiscus: An evergreen shrub with beautiful, large flowers in a variety of colors (e.g., red, pink), widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical zones. Cyperus papyrus – Nile papyrus: A tall aquatic plant, historically used in Egypt for papyrus production, growing in ponds and garden ponds.
Sarah U
The concept is amazing but unfortunately the people litter everywhere it’s really disgusting. It’s just so sad because it’s an actually a very nice park full of trees. But the rubbish is just everywhere, may be tell the people do not litter in the park other than that you will be fined!! I really hope there will be a progress concerning the cleanliness soon!
eslam elsayed
Antoniades Gardens is one of Alexandria’s most renowned historical landmarks. Located in Smouha, it features elegant European-style landscaping, wide green spaces, and classical statues. The gardens offer visitors a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.
Usually quite crowded during the weekend, especially in the late afternoon and evening. Families, photographers, and groups often visit during these times.
Generally much quieter during the weekdays, particularly in the morning and early afternoon.
Best time for a peaceful visit is between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM on a weekday.
You can enjoy playing Padel, football or even rent a bicycle or an electric scooter.
An entry ticket is required and a renting charges for the padel/football courts are needed.
Abdulrahman Qazzaz
Antoniades Gardens is one of the most famous historic gardens in Alexandria and among the oldest landscaped gardens in the Mediterranean region.
The park covers around 45–50 acres and is known for its European-style landscaping, rare plants, and historical significance.
The origins of the area date back to the Ptolemaic era, when it was known as the “Gardens of Paradise.” In the 19th century, Khedive Ismail ordered its redevelopment in a style inspired by the gardens of Versailles in France. Later, the estate became the property of the wealthy Greek merchant John Antoniadis, after whom the gardens were named.
Inside the gardens stands Antoniades Palace, a grand palace built in a classical European architectural style. The palace hosted several important historical and political events, including the discussions connected to the establishment of the League of Arab States in 1944, visits by kings, diplomats, and international figures, and major political meetings during the 20th century, like the ones that lead to signing the 1936 Anglo-Egyptian treaty, which Antoniades Palace was a major hub of its discussions and meetings.
The gardens are famous for marble statues inspired by Greek and Italian art, the French, Andalusian, Islamic, and classical garden designs, rare trees, palm species, and colorful flowers, wide walking areas ideal for relaxation and family picnic in the weekend and historic greenhouses and ornamental fountains. It’s also filled with canteens, cafes and restaurants.
It’s packed during the weekend, where families spend their time here relaxing and picnicking. It’s also filled especially with grooms making their wedding photo sessions here. It’s 30 EGP for entering the park. And also a separate 30 EGP for the flowers’ garden section and 50 EGP for the Jurassic-themed section where you’ll see multiple wood-carved dinosaur figures. The palace is closed، not sure if it’s being renovated to be opened as a museum or being transformed into a hotel.
Overall a nice place and a solid option if you like spending the weekend in a very lively place.
Hossam Tawfek
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Expensive for most people and big families