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Khalid_eg 67 reviews
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Over180 meters high , 15X4 level = 60 story
it is the most outstanding attraction of modern Cairo. The first of the top two storeys has a rotating restaurant and cafeteria. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Cairo from the observation platform.

Written Jan 28, 2003

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bzh 309 reviews
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Cairo Tower is a structure that stands on an island in the middle of the Nile and that offers a fantastic view on the city. The price to get to the top is higher for foreigners than Egyptains, about 20 Egyptain pounds, but is definitely worth it.

Written Jan 17, 2003

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Aurorae 1743 reviews

If you happen to be in the wonderful city of Cairo, don't miss the Cairo Tower, at El-Gezira area, an island on the river Nile. It's 187 m high (like 60 story building!), and 50 m higher than the pyramids at Giza plateau. The base was built from rosy finished Aswan granite, the same stones of obelisks and temples of the pharaos. There is a WONDERFUL, spectacular and unforgettable view from the top of the tower to entire city, it is especially lovely at dusk, when first light begin to appear (se my Cairo Home Page for that view). There is a telescope, rotating restaurant and a cafeteria. The waitors are dressed like ancient Egyptians. It is the best place to have entire Cairo on your palm.

Updated Oct 20, 2002

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It's a huge modern creation overloking the city. A real must for any lover of panoramas and aerial photography. When the day is good you will get a glimose of virtually every corner of the Nile Delta, including the famous Pyramids of Giza. Come by night and you will see all the lights of Cairo below you. For those who like to drink a cup of coffee from time to time: the restaurant at the top is excellent.

Updated Aug 25, 2002

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8.Visit the Cairo-Tower, about...
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yakmyl 18 reviews

8.Visit the Cairo-Tower, about 180 meters high, that is the most outstanding attraction of modern Cairo. The first of the top two storeys has a rotating cafe-restaurant. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Cairo from there.

Updated Aug 25, 2002

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akram_guirgu 115 reviews

Go on top of Cairo Tower 'Borg El Gezirah'.
It is Over180 meters high , it is the most outstanding attraction of modern Cairo. The first of the top two storeys has a rotating restaurant and cafeteria. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Cairo from the observation platform.

Written Aug 25, 2002

Address: City Center, Cairo, Egypt

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Written Oct 27, 2010

Address: El Gezirah Island

Website: http://www.touregypt.net

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At 187 meters high, the Borg al Qahira or Cairo tower gives a great view over downtown Cairo. It costs 50 Egyptian lbs to go up there.

Updated Dec 20, 2008

Address: El Gezirah Island

Website: http://www.touregypt.net

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Updated Mar 21, 2007

Address: El Gezirah Island

Website: http://www.touregypt.net

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CairoTour 9 reviews

As with much of Cairo, in mild disrepair. The pollution-limited view is unique, though.

For more information and links, check my website:
http://www.cairotour.org/windsor.htm

Written Dec 31, 2006

Address: El Gezirah Island

Website: http://www.touregypt.net

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