Standing 614 feet (187 meters) tall on Gezira Island, the Cairo Tower (Burj al-Qahira) is one of Cairo’s most recognizable landmarks. Completed in 1961, with a striking lattice exterior designed to resemble a lotus flower, the tower is topped with a café, an observation deck, and a revolving restaurant.

Established in the 14th century, the Khan El-Khalili market in Cairo has always been an important district for cultural and economic activity. Here’s your guide to Khan El-Khalili and the surrounding area.

Tahrir Square was the focal point of the 2011 Egyptian revolution against former president Hosni Mubarak. Over 50,000 protesters first occupied the square on 25 January, during which the area's wireless services were reported to be impaired. In the following days, Tahrir Square continued to be the primary destination for protests in Cairo.

The Qasr El Nil Bridge is a bridge that spans the River Nile connecting Tahrir Square to the Cairo opera complex. The span of the bridge is almost 2 km and an impressive feat of engineering. The aesthetic veer towards the functional more than anything else. It doesn't really look that great day or night. The bridge offers views over the river, as well as landmark buildings such as three Cairo Tower. You'll likely from along the Nile corniche on the west bank

The opera house was inaugurated on 10 October 1988. The funds for the complex were a gift from the nation of Japan to Egypt as a result of President Hosni Mubarak's visit to Japan in April 1983. Construction began in May 1985 and lasted for three years