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23 July St., Masala Square next to building of the city?s local council.

Port Said, a city overlooking the Suez Canal, is named after Egypt?s Khedive Mohammed Said Pasha in recognition of his enthusiasm to dig a man- made waterway between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.

The decision was made by an international commission suggested by England, France, Russia, Austria and Spain. On 25 April, 1859 the Egyptian national flag was raised on the site and labourers were given the go-ahead with the unprecedented project.

To commemorate the city?s glorious past, the Ministry of Culture represented by the Sector of Fine Art opened Al- Nasr Museum of Modern Art on December 25, 1995: where has witnessed major events. The most important of which was the tripartite aggression led in 1956 by England, France and Israel after Egypt nationalized Suez Canal. In 1967 the city?s residents were evacuated from their homes after Israel launched its military attack on Egypt. The Suez Canal was closed. In 1973 after the Egyptian army won a decisive victory against Israel The Suez Canal was reopened.

Up to 75 paintings, sculptures, drawings, graphics and ceramics made by pre-eminent Egyptian artists are on display. Some works of art highlighted the issue of war and peace.

On the other hand, the museum?s organise artistic and cultural soiree and seminars to activate cultural life in Port Said. Talents are also given special interest as they are encouraged to join artistic workshops sponsored by experienced artists and qualified staff.