Cairo Tower Guide: Explore Egypt’s Iconic Landmark
Also known as Borg Al-Qahira, Cairo Tower is a free-standing tower located in the Gezira district of the Egyptian capital. It dominates Gezira Island in the middle of the River Nile and is Cairo’s most recognizable modern monument. At a height of 614 feet (187 meters), it stands as the tallest structure in Egypt and North Africa. Until the unveiling of the Hillbrow Tower in Johannesburg in 1971, it was also the tallest building on the African continent. The tower includes a total of 90 floors and measures 46 feet (14 meters) in diameter. Today, it serves as an observation point and communication hub, attracting numerous visitors each year.