Antoniadis Garden
Nature
A historic Alexandria garden laid out in the style of Versailles around a nineteenth-century villa, with statues, ponds and old trees.
- Arabic name
- حديقة أنطونيادس
- Type
- Park and garden
- Governorate
- Alexandria
- Area
- approx. 0.2
- Protected since
- Historic garden, 19th century
- Nearest city guide
- Alexandria
Antoniadis Garden lies in the south of Alexandria, near the Mahmoudiya Canal and the city zoo. The land has been a garden since Ptolemaic times, but its present form dates from the nineteenth century, when it belonged to the Greek merchant Sir John Antoniadis. His family later gave the villa and grounds to the city.
What to see
The garden was designed in a formal French style, with straight avenues, fountains and marble statues of figures from classical mythology. The Antoniadis Palace stands at its centre and has been restored for official and cultural events. Mature trees, some of them rare species brought from abroad, shade the lawns, and a small Roman-era tomb is preserved in the grounds.
What to do
- Stroll the avenues and look for the classical statues.
- Enjoy a quiet break from the busy city centre.
- Combine the visit with the nearby Alexandria Zoo and Nouzha Garden.
Getting there and best time
The garden is about 20 minutes by taxi from Raml Station. Morning visits are calmest. Spring brings flowers and mild weather.
Entry fee: a small fee in Egyptian pounds; access to the palace may be limited to events (last checked October 2026).
Last checked October 2026. Entry fees and access rules change; check with the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency or a local operator before you go. Sources: en.wikipedia.org.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Antoniadis Garden worth visiting?
It is a formal French-style garden with straight avenues, fountains and marble statues from classical mythology, laid out around the nineteenth-century villa of the Greek merchant Sir John Antoniadis. Rare mature trees shade the lawns and a small Roman-era tomb is preserved in the grounds.
Can I go inside the Antoniadis Palace?
The restored palace is used mainly for official and cultural events, so the interior may only be open on those occasions. The gardens are open to visitors for a small fee in Egyptian pounds.
How do I get there?
The garden is in the south of Alexandria near the Mahmoudiya Canal, about 20 minutes by taxi from Raml Station. Mornings are the calmest time, and spring brings flowers and mild weather.
What is nearby?
Alexandria Zoo and Nouzha Garden are next door, so you can see all three in one outing.
