The Cairo Tower is a concrete T.V tower located in the Zamalek district on Gezira
Island in the River Nile. The tower is 187 meters high that is 47 meters high
than the Great Pyramid of Giza. The Tower is ranked fourth among the tallest towers
in the world and gives the visitors the best view of the city. The Cairo Tower
is made up of granite and imitates a lotus plant as it opens up on the top.
The Cairo Tower in Egypt has hosted several important dignitaries and is popular
for as dining venue. One here would also find a revolving restaurant that is
popular for its food. For the Late President Gamal Abdul Nasser the tower restaurant
was a favorite place to dine out with his family. One here would find a book
that contains the signatures of all the important dignitaries who visited the
tower.
The best time to visit the Cairo Tower is in the evening or at sunset time
when one would be able to see the city glowing. Towards the west of the city
one would be able to see the pyramids and the desert that marks the city limits.
The Cairo Tower was constructed in 1961 under the guidance of Naum Chebib.
It is said that the Great Pyramid inspires the tower. The tower has also become
a major landmark of the city and showcases the modernity of the ancient city.
The tower opens at 9 am till 1 am and one needs to buy tickets and also special
tickets for cameras.
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