The Cairo Tower is a prominent landmark and observation tower located in the heart of Cairo, Egypt. Standing at 187 meters tall, the tower was constructed in 1961 and offers visitors panoramic views of the city from its observation deck. The tower was designed by the Egyptian architect Naoum Shebib and is considered an iconic example of modernist architecture in Egypt. The tower’s distinctive design features a lattice structure that resembles a lotus plant, a symbol of ancient Egyptian mythology.