Cairo tower

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The Cairo Tower or ElGezira tower or ( Brag El qahari) in Arabic language is consider one of the most prominent features of the Egyptian capital .Cairo Tower is a free-standing concrete tower in Cairo, Egypt At 187 m, it has been the tallest structure in Egypt and North Africa for about 50 years. It was the tallest structure in Africa for ten years until 1971, when it was surpassed by Hillbrow Tower in South Africa, Cairo Tower was built in the reign of former Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser. It cost 6 million pounds at the time it was built in the late 60s.

The tower consists of 16th floors which were built on a huge Aswan granite base where the Pharos used to build fascinating temples and structures, this tower is located at a place in Cairo which is called El Gizera, it also was constructed by Naoum Shebib at 1961.

Things to see and do in Cairo, A  ticket to visit Cairo Tower costs 20 EGP for Egyptians and 60 EGP for non-Egyptians. Cairo Tower offers amazing views of the Nile and different parts of Cairo, including Saladin Citadel, the old campus of the American University, the Abdeen Palace, Qaser El Nile Bridge and Al Azhar Mosque. Even the pyramids can be seen at a unique vantage point from the Cairo Tower. Cairo is quite unique, especially from the top of the Cairo Tower.

The History of Cairo Tower

Tower of Cairo was built between the years of 1956 and 1961 with the help of more than 500 Egyptian workers. It was designed by the Egyptian Engineer Na'oum Shobaib. The Tower was built out of concrete and iron in order to depict the lotus, a flower which the ancient Egyptians used to produce papyrus. The length of the tower is 187 meters which is 43 meters higher than the great pyramid of Cheapos. It is located in the middle of Cairo at the edge of Zamalek Island.

Cairo Tower was built out of concrete iron and it has the shape of the famous Lotus plant where ancient Egyptians used to produce papyrus. The length of the tower is 187 meters which 43 meters higher than the great pyramid of Cheops. It is located in the middle of Cairo at the edge of Zamalek Island, you will be amazed by trying the tower’s telescope to watch the marvelous sights of the Nile River, the amazing Giza Pyramids, the clear blue sky and the wide streets.

A visit to Cairo Tower is one of the most preferable tours that can be arranged in Egypt while being in Cairo city especially at night to relish the beautiful sunset from the highest point of the city so make sure that you plan a visit to such a glorious destination in Egypt and revel a real magical experience. Choose your appealing holiday for you from our Cairo day tours include a visit to the gorgeous Cairo Tower to have an exceptional experience in the Land of Pharaohs.

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