Cairo Tower

Cairo Tower

Cairo Tower is a freestanding tower in Cairo, Egypt, standing 187 meters tall. It held the record as the tallest structure in the country and all of North Africa for 50 years and is one of Cairo’s iconic landmarks. Situated on Gezira Island in the Nile River, the tower is designed in the shape of the lotus flower, a symbol of Egypt and one of the most revered flowers.

The Cairo Tower is a reinforced concrete structure and the crowning jewel among Cairo’s many towers. It was founded by the late Egyptian President Nasser and officially opened on April 1, 1961. Above the entrance is an 8-meter-high, 5-meter-wide bronze eagle, the emblem of the Egyptian Republic. The entire tower is covered with 2.5 million beige tiles. Its design resembles a blooming lotus, and on the 14th floor is a rotating restaurant where the Egyptian government often hosts banquets for foreign dignitaries. The restaurant can accommodate 80 people and completes one full rotation every half hour, allowing guests to enjoy a panoramic view of Cairo while dining at their fixed seats.

To the east of the Cairo Tower, across the Nile, the structure is connected by three bridges, and to its southwest lies the Giza Pyramid complex. Visitors can also use the tower as a landmark for orientation. Like the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Cairo Tower has become a source of pride for the Egyptian people.

Cairo Tower

Must-visit reason: Egypt’s tallest tower

Continent: Africa【Africa】

Country/Region: Egypt[Egypt]

Province/State: Cairo Governorate [Cairo Governorate]

City: Cairo [Cairo]