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Cairo Tower
LeisureVisit: ~60 min
Concrete tower about 187 metres tall, opened in 1961 on Gezira Island, shaped after a lotus flower. It is one of the modern symbols of the city. At the top is an observation platform with 360-degree views over the Nile, the centre, Zamalek and, on clear days, the Giza pyramids on the horizon.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Cairo Tower: 3 missions
- Watch the sunset over the NileGo up shortly before sunset and watch the city lights come on along the riverbank.
- Go up to the platform and look at the whole cityGo up to the viewing deck and make a full turn, looking for the Nile, the centre and, if visibility allows, the silhouette of the pyramids.
- Photograph the lotus tower from belowFrom the gardens at the base, frame the tower's shaft to appreciate its lotus shape.
Near Cairo Tower
Cairo Opera House386 m awayEgyptian Museum (Tahrir)913 m awayCafé Riche1.3 km awayAbou Tarek1.4 km awayTalaat Harb Street1.5 km awayAbdeen Palace2.2 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Cairo Tower?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia