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Crested Towers

Plizio editorial teamUpdated: Jun 2026Data Sources

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Crested Towers is a prominent high-rise office building located in the central business district of Kampala, Uganda. Situated on Hannington Road, the building is one of the most recognizable landmarks on the city's skyline and a symbol of its commercial growth. The complex consists of two towers, a shorter 12-storey tower and a taller 20-storey tower, connected by a central service unit. Its construction was completed in 1970. Since its inception, Crested Towers has housed the offices of many high-profile organizations, including the Delegation of the European Union to Uganda, Stanbic Bank, Ebru TV studios, and numerous national and international corporations. Its strategic location, close to the Parliament building and other key government offices, makes it a sought-after business address. The building has undergone several renovations over the years to maintain modern standards and uphold its position as a prime office location in Uganda's capital.

Location: Uganda
Top sights: The Stride · Christ the King · National Theater
Nearby: Rubaga (4 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	24	24	24	22	22	21	22	22	22	22	22	23
Rain mm	65	66	148	194	158	63	57	88	117	158	166	116

📋 Practical info

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Visiting

Crested Towers is an office building and typically not open to the public. You can admire the towers from the outside on the surrounding streets.

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Typical hours

Since it is an office building, the area is busiest during daytime weekdays. For exterior photos, any time works, but the best lighting is late afternoon.

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Photography

Photograph the twin towers best from the opposite pavement or from elevated spots nearby. Watch out for traffic as the streets around the building are busy.

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Time needed

A brief photo stop of about 10 to 15 minutes is plenty. No longer time is needed since the towers can only be seen from outside.

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Combine with

Combine the visit with other Kampala city centre landmarks like the Independence Monument or Parliament buildings. The towers are centrally located and easily included in a city walk.

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Getting there

Crested Towers are located in Kampala's central business district, reachable by taxi, boda-boda or on foot. Public buses stop nearby, for example on Jinja Road.

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Insider tip

Visit the towers in late afternoon when the setting sun paints the facades golden. This is the best time for dramatic photos without harsh shadows.