Liberation Tower
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A 372-metre telecommunications tower, originally called the Kuwait Telecommunications Tower. It was renamed in 1996 to commemorate national liberation after the Gulf War, and is a landmark of the city skyline.
Construction of the Liberation Tower began in 1990, but it was halted by the Iraqi invasion. It was completed in 1996 and named the Liberation Tower to symbolize Kuwait's regained independence. Standing about 372 metres tall, it was once among the tallest telecommunications towers in the world. Its upper-middle section contains a revolving restaurant and an observation deck, but these have long been closed to the public, so visitors mainly admire it from outside and take photos. It is located in the city centre, within walking distance of the Mubarakiya Market, and it stands out especially after dark when its lights are switched on.
Opening hours
Exterior accessible all day (tower interior generally closed)
Nearby sights
- Souq Al-Mubarakiya
- Kuwait National Museum
- Sadu House
- Grand Mosque of Kuwait
- Al Shaheed Park
- Seif Palace
- Souq Sharq & Fish Market
- Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre