Look ahead for a grand, rosy-beige building with dramatic curved rooftops and elegant columns-just follow the fancy script that says “Mohamed Feiter” over the antique shop windows.
Alright, take a deep breath and imagine yourself travelling back a hundred years, right here on busy Istanbul Street. The Mohammed Feiter Building in front of you bursts onto the scene like something out of a stylish European fairy tale-a little bit Italy, a little bit Bond Street, and maybe a hint of show-off flair! It all began with a Greek resident of Egypt, who poured their heart into its construction in the early 20th century. But the winds of history soon swept through Alexandria, and by 1965-after the Egyptian Greek exodus-this beautiful building found a new guardian: Mohammed Feiter, once just a tenant, now the proud owner.
But Feiter wasn’t content to just live in an old shell-oh no, he razzle-dazzled the facade, drawing inspiration from Italian palazzos and none other than London’s Harrods department store. Look closely, and you’ll spot his initials, “M. F,” woven right into the decorations, like a secret signature left just for you. Today, his son keeps the family magic alive, filling the place with antiques and stories of old Alexandria. And who knows-maybe if you look hard enough, you’ll find a hidden treasure, or at the very least, a story to take home with you. This isn’t just a building; it’s a wink from the past dressed up for a party!
