Cairo Tower, Television tower in Zamalek, Egypt.
The Cairo Tower rises 187 meters above Gezira Island, featuring a concrete structure with a lotus-inspired design and an observation deck at 143 meters.
Construction of the tower took place between 1956 and 1961 under architect Naoum Shebib, using funds originally intended as a diplomatic gift from the United States.
The rotating restaurant at the top of the tower provides dining experiences while offering views of Cairo's districts, the Nile River, and distant pyramids.
Visitors can access the tower daily from 9 AM to midnight through a central elevator that transports guests directly to the observation platform.
The tower maintained its status as Egypt's tallest structure for 37 years until 1998, when the Suez Canal overhead powerline crossing exceeded its height.
Location: Zamalek
Location: Giza Governorate
Inception: 1961
Architects: Naoum Shebib
Official opening: 1961
Floors above the ground: 16
Elevators: 1
Height: 187 m
Made from material: concrete
Website: http://cairotower.net
GPS coordinates: 30.04583,31.22444
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:25
This route through Cairo leads to Ottoman houses, medieval mosques, and Coptic churches. The path includes the Nilometer for water measurement, the blue tiles of Aqsunqur Mosque, and Islamic art at the Gayer-Anderson Museum.
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