Mohammed Ali House
Οικία Μεχμέτ Αλή
The birthplace of Muhammad Ali, the founder of modern Egypt. This 18th-century Ottoman house has been restored and opened to visitors, with an equestrian statue of him in front.
Muhammad Ali (1769–1849) was born in Kavala. He later became the viceroy of Egypt and founded a dynasty that ruled Egypt for nearly 150 years. His house is located at the southern tip of the Panagia peninsula. It is a typical 18th-century Ottoman house built of timber and stone, divided into the men's quarters, the women's quarters, and stables. The interiors recreate the daily life of the period, and there are sea views. A bronze equestrian statue of him stands in the small square in front of the house, a popular photo spot in the old town. Admission requires a ticket, and opening hours vary by season. It is about 5 minutes on foot from the castle through the old town's narrow lanes, and a visit takes between half an hour and one hour.
Opening hours
Hours vary by season; check on site
Nearby sights
- Panagia Old Town
- Imaret of Kavala
- Kavala Fortress
- St. Nicholas Church, Kavala
- Kamares Aqueduct
- Tobacco Museum of Kavala
- Archaeological Museum of Kavala
- Kalamitsa Beach