Cairo Tower, The contemporary marvel

Cairo Tower is a tall concrete structure standing at 187 meters (614 feet). Its design looks like a lotus flower, inspired by ancient Egyptian architecture, showcasing that Egypt was and still is the architectural master that the rest follow.

 

Cairo Tower’s location is obvious from its name; it is located in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, in the El Zamalek district.

When was Cairo tower constructed?

Cairo Tower was built during the reign of Gamal Abdel-Nasser. It was built during the late 50s and completed in 1961.

 

Who constructed the Cairo Tower?

Gamal Abdelnasser commissioned the architect Naoum Chebib to construct it. The Egyptian government chose Chebib because, at the time, he was the only one to design a skyscraper in Cairo and because of his cleverness and exquisite past work.

Description of the Cairo Tower

The tower, which is regarded as a landmark in Egypt, is approximately 187 meters (613 feet) tall and covered in a large number of lotus flowers. The lotus flower was a significant symbol of ancient Egyptian civilization, so standing atop the tower offers views of Cairo and its surrounding sites.

 

The tower is approximately 50 meters taller than the Great Pyramid in Giza (the Great Pyramid of Khufu is currently 137 meters tall), and it is approximately 40 meters taller than it was when it was first built (it was approximately 147 meters). This indicates the greatness of Egyptian architects throughout history and the fact that architecture is ingrained in our ancestry from thousands of years ago.

 

Cairo tower combined fantastic characteristics with simplicity to create a stunning structure. At the top of the tower, there is a revolving restaurant in which you can sit and enjoy the view of all around Cairo while enjoying your meal. The tower contains 16 floors. It’s also a building for communications. It’s made out of granite stones that came originally from Aswan City, and this type of stone is well-known to the Egyptians. Why? It’s the same type that the Egyptians used to build many of their great temples and tombs, which remain up now and maintain their beautiful look and design.

 

The number of tourists who come every day to see the tower and watch Cairo from the top of the tower has been increasing recently; the ride in the elevator from the bottom to the top is about 45 seconds, and after these seconds, some amazing sites are waiting for you, at the top, you can see the pyramids, the Great Sphinx, Salah Eldin citadel and also the Nile river, you feel like you are visiting the whole country in just one look, you are looking at thousands of years worth of civilization.

What was the purpose of constructing the Cairo Tower?

the reign of President Gamal Abdel Nasser chose to build the structure as a political statement of integrity to symbolize Egypt’s resilience and modernity.

 

Names of the Cairo Tower:

1. The fork of Gamal;

2. Roosevelt discontinuation;

3. Gizzera tower;

4. Burj-el kahera, the Arabic name for it;

5. The famous name, is Cairo Tower.

 

Restoration of Cairo Tower:

Under President Muhammed Hosni Mubarak’s administration, the tower was renovated over two years, from 2006 to 2008. The Egyptian Arab Contractors Company was responsible for the restoration work.

About 15 million pounds is spent on the repair, which also includes treatment. Repairing the concrete of the skyscraper and erecting 33 stories of buildings. A floor further up and a metal one at the base of the tower inlaid with the tower’s body. The main entry is straightforward, and there is an elevator and an emergency stairwell.

 

The tower’s façade will be completed, and the entrance will be constructed for guests.

From the top of Cairo’s Tower, you can see all the sites we previously mentioned, as well as the television building, El Muqattam Mountain, the Egyptian Museum (Tahrir Museum), the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (known for its collection of mummies), and Al-Azhar Mosque, the center for Islamic study and learning for Muslims worldwide. It is regarded as North Africa’s tallest structure. Before the construction of the Burj Khalifa, it was regarded as the highest structure in the Middle East.

In summary

With its monuments, Zamalek Island has preserved a significant historical spot. One thing about Cairo Tower that is both enjoyable to view and has a moral lesson for us to learn is that it gives us the impression that the people who built it had a greater love for Egypt than anybody else. As a result, he left us with both a contemporary monument to appreciate and a location where we can visit to see the other tens of thousands of years’ worth of ancient Egyptian monuments; this island serves as a reminder that Egypt is a country that never ceases producing stunning landmarks.