The Salamlik Palace was built in 1892 by Khedive Abbas Helmy II as a private retreat for himself and his Hungarian companion, Countess Mai Torok Hun Zendo, whom he later married and who became known as Guidan Hanim. Considered one of the most significant structures within the park gardens, the palace served as the royal summer residence for the king and queen before the construction of the Haramlek Palace in 1928. The name “Salamlik” refers to the section of a residence designated for receiving and hosting men, as opposed to the “Haramlek” reserved for women. During the reign of King Farouk, the palace was repurposed as the king’s private office and residence, as well as a guesthouse for accommodating his distinguished visitors.