Cairo Tower
The Cairo Tower (Egyptian Arabic: برج القاهرة, Borg El-Qāhira) is a free-standing concrete tower in Cairo, Egypt. At 187 m (614 ft), it was the tallest structure in Egypt for 37 years until 1998, when it was surpassed by the Suez Canal overhead powerline crossing. It was the tallest structure in North Africa for 21 years until 1982, when it was surpassed by the Nador transmitter in Morocco. It was the tallest structure in Africa for one year until 1962, when it was surpassed by Sentech Tower in South Africa.
One of Cairo’s well-known modern monuments, sometimes considered Egypt’s second most famous landmark[citation needed] after the Pyramids of Giza, it stands in the Gezira district on Gezira Island in the River Nile, close to downtown Cairo.
opening hours:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tickets Guide:
FOREIGNER
Adult: EGP 300
Student: EGP 150
EGYPTIANS\ ARABS
Adult: EGP 30
Student: EGP 15
Tips For You Visit
general tips:
- Tickets window closes at 6:00 PM
- there is a free ticket Except Friday, Saturday and public holidays:
1- Egyptians and Arabs seniors aged 60 and over
2- Egyptians and Arabs special needs
3- Orphaned children
4- Public schools trips primary and preparatory school - taking photos is not allowed but you can take a Photography& Video Tickets fo memories and these are the prices
FOREIGNERS: Photography: EGP 50 Video: EGP 300
EGYPTIANS\ ARABS: Photography: EGP 20 Video: EGP 300 – Photography (Personal Use – without Flash) – With the exception of King Tutankhamen’s Mask Room - taking photos is not allowed but you can take a Photography& Video Tickets fo memories and these are the prices
FOREIGNERS: Photography: EGP 50 Video: EGP 300
EGYPTIANS\ ARABS: Photography: EGP 20 Video: EGP 300 – Photography (Personal Use – without Flash) – With the exception of King Tutankhamen’s Mask Room
- do not touch any exhibits or showcases
- Food and drinks are not allowed within the galleries, except for small water bottles.
- Smoking is prohibited throughout the museum.
- Please refrain from disorderly, disruptive, and offensive language or actions.
Gallery
CAIRO TOWER NIGHT VIEW
HIGHEST TOWER IN EGYPT
CAIRO TOWER NIGHT VIEW
