Cairo Tower

برج القاهرة

skyscraper in Cairo

#4 in Cairo / #25 in Egypt

by Jorge Láscar from Melbourne, Australia

/ CC BY 2.0

Cairo Tower, known locally as Borg Al-Qāhira, is an iconic free-standing concrete tower located in the Zamalek district on Gezira Island in the Nile River, Cairo, Egypt. Standing at 187 meters (614 feet), it was the tallest structure in North Africa for many years after its completion in 1961. Designed by Egyptian architect Naoum Shebib, the tower's lattice-work design is inspired by the lotus plant, a symbol of ancient Egyptian culture. The tower offers a panoramic view of Cairo from its observation deck, making it a popular tourist attraction.

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