Mohammed Ali's House

About the museum

The house is located on the Panagia peninsula, in the old town of Kavala. Mehmet Ali, the ruler who founded the last dynasty of Egypt, was born in Kavala and lived here until the age of thirty. The building was constructed around 1780–1790, has an area of 330 square metres and was the largest house in the town in its day.

The larger part of it is two-storey and consists of two sections: the harem, with the most private spaces of the family, and the selamlik, the reception rooms. Today it operates as a museum. The interior decoration and objects such as Oriental carpets, furniture and ceramics give an impression of the original atmosphere. The research centre MOHA is based in the house and also organises educational programmes in the garden.

Highlights

• Ottoman mansion of 1780–1790, the largest in Kavala in its day
• Harem and selamlik with their original layout
• Garden and square with views over the harbour and the houses of the old town
• Guided tours of the neighbouring Imaret

Permanent exhibition

• Επισκέψιμο σπίτι του Μεχμέτ Αλή – A visit to the rooms of the house, the harem and the selamlik, and to the garden.

Operated by

Ερευνητικό Κέντρο MOHA

Admission & discounts

School groups and groups of travellers must contact MOHA in advance.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The house is on Mehmet Ali Square, in the old town of Panagia. From the centre of Kavala the route is uphill and is covered on foot, or by car or taxi to the surrounding streets.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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