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Tahrir Square (Midan Al-Tahrir) is one of Cairo's largest squares located at the heart of the city. In the past, Tahrir Square was known as Khedive Ismail Square. Then after the July 23rd revolution in 1952, the square's name changed to Tahrir or liberation after the end of monarchy and the establishment of an independent republic. 

The Egyptian Government implemented a major development project in Tahrir Square in the heart of Cairo to fit its history as one of Cairo's oldest squares and a symbol of modern Egypt after being the starting point for the 25th of January and 30th of June revolutions.

The government has already planted palm and olive trees in the area surrounding the square, in addition to removing signs that block the facades of the urban-style buildings.

The project aims to revive one of Egypt and the world's most renowned squares, turning it into a tourist and heritage destination, showcasing it in its best light within the development plans implemented in Cairo to restore its cultural, historical, and touristic role, especially after relocating ministries to the New Administrative capital.

The development project includes preparing a large concrete base for the square, and relocating the Pharaonic obelisk of King Ramses II from the San Al-Hagar archaeological area in Sharqia Governorate to embellish Tahrir Square.

Moreover, four rams from the first courtyard at the Karnak Temples, located at the Karnak temple in Luxor city, were transferred after being renovated to be placed in Tahrir Square.

Each of the four statues weighs approximately 5.5 tons. These rams have the body of a lion and a ram's head. It is a sacred symbol of the famous Egyptian god Amun-Ra. The façades of shops and buildings were also painted to match the artistic value of the historic area.

The development of the square also included repainting the facades of the Tahrir Complex with earthy colors that blend with the rest of the buildings in the area. It also included Omar Makram Mosque. The development work included six parts of the square: The concrete base, Omar Makram Mosque, the Egyptian Museum, Tahrir Complex, the old headquarters of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, and Tahrir Garage. Moreover, the large flagpole in the heart of the square was removed, along with all the plantations, and excavations were made to reach the level of Sadat Metro Station to construct the base for the obelisk.

Walkways made of cement tiles lined with colored concrete and palm trees were established. Seating areas consisting of concrete blocks and marble were placed, along with a ground lighting system and olive shrubbery. A new lighting system has been installed in the square to create an aesthetic look that complements the Pharaonic characteristic of the square.

Last Update: 2024