Cairo Tower

About the Site

Cairo Tower stands 187 metres tall on Gezira Island in Zamalek. Completed in 1961, its lattice concrete design is inspired by the lotus plant, and for years it was the tallest structure in North Africa.

The open-air observation deck gives a 360° view of the city, the Nile and, on clear days, the pyramids of Giza. A revolving restaurant sits just below the top.

Visiting tips

Go just before sunset to see the city in daylight and then lit up at night; mornings after rain or wind are the clearest.

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