A historic konak in Kavala

In the old town of Kavala, at the southern end of the peninsula, is the konaki (mansion) of Mehmet Ali Pasha. It was built in about 1780. This is where Mehmet Ali, later governor of Egypt, grew up. The Konaki is a two-story building with many rooms such as kitchen, cellar and stable on the ground floor. On the upper floor there are separate rooms for men and women, a reception area for visitors and the sofa. Its location is privileged as it has an unobstructed view. After its restoration, it served as a cultural space and today it functions as a museum.  

Across the square from the konaki, the square was also named after Mehmet Ali. In the center of the square stands his equestrian statue, donated by the Greeks of Egypt. It was sculpted by Konstantinos Dimitriadis and its unveiling was done in 1949 by Prince Amr Ibrahim of Egypt.