"Imaret was built in 1813 by Muhammed Ali Pasha, a ruler under Ottoman rule, who had been granted the role of viceroy of Egypt (he was later widely credited to be the founder of modern Egypt due to his forward-thinking political and social changes). As a symbol of thanks for his new-found power, he opened Kavala as a theological school for boys, as well as a soup kitchen, offering meals to the city's poor."
"Growing up in its shadow, owner Anna Missirian had long been fascinated with the apricot-coloured building that sits just within Kavala's old city walls. "It was such a beautiful monument. I used to think it was like a jewelry box. I knew that it simply had to be saved," she says, perched on a stool in the hotel cocktail bar."
Imaret sits high on a cliff in Kavala, Greece, notable for its 50 lead roof domes, arched walkways and worn marble steps. Built in 1813 by Muhammed Ali Pasha as a theological school and soup kitchen, it served the city for nearly a century before falling into disuse in 1920. Owner Anna Missirian secured a 50-year lease from the Egyptian government after eight years of negotiations and led extensive restorations. Former cells were converted into guest rooms and crumbling courtyards were transformed into fragrant rose gardens. The hotel offers tailored experiences that immerse guests in historic architecture while modern city life remains audible outside.
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