The Cairo Tower was inaugurated in 1961, by the late president Gamal Abdel Nasser and it underwent a complete refurbishment and reopened in 2009. A landmark in Egypt, a masterpiece of structural art and construction of classic antiquity that is illuminated in different shades of colors in the evening. It is situated at the Gezira Island (Zamalek), a tall building 187 meters and in shape an imitation of a lotus plant, with the river Nile flowing serenely beside. At the very top is the panorama with telescopes, an open air experience of Cairo where one can enjoy a breath taking view of the pyramids of Giza, Sakkara and also the museum, the Citadel and the entire city. All restaurants and coffee shops are renovated and refurbished. The Revolving gourmet restaurant at the summit serving distinctive gastronomy of international & oriental cuisine...