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Viewpoint · Cairo, Cairo
Cairo Tower
A 187-meter concrete tower on Zamalek island, with an observation deck and a revolving restaurant, offering views of the Nile, Cairo and, on clear days, the pyramids.
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About Cairo Tower
The Cairo Tower stands on Gezira Island, in the Zamalek neighborhood, in the middle of the Nile. It was built between 1956 and 1961 and rises 187 meters, with a concrete lattice structure that resembles a lotus flower.
At the top, an open observation deck and a revolving restaurant show Cairo in all directions: the Nile and its bridges, downtown, the minarets of Islamic Cairo and, on clear days, the Giza pyramids to the west.
The tower is a city landmark and is close to other Zamalek attractions, such as the Cairo Opera House and the riverside gardens.
Access is by elevator, and the observation deck usually has queues in the late afternoon and on weekends, when many Cairo families go up to see the city.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About an hour.
Best time
Late afternoon, to see the city in daylight and then illuminated.
How to get there
By taxi to Gezira Island, in Zamalek, about 2 km from Tahrir Square.
Tip
Choose a day without haze for a better chance of seeing the pyramids on the horizon.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cairo Tower
How tall is the Cairo Tower?
187 meters.
Can you see the pyramids from the Cairo Tower?
On clear days, yes, on the western horizon.
Where is the Cairo Tower?
On Gezira Island, in the Zamalek neighborhood, in the middle of the Nile.