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Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), Cairo

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#6 of 55 in Historic Sites in Cairo

Architectural Building Religious Site

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A landmark of the Coptic Orthodox faith, Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) also represents one of the country's oldest religious structures. The church remains best known for its distinctive 19th-century bell towers, 11th-century outer porch, and atmospheric courtyard. The interior showcases many traditional motifs of Coptic art, including geometric designs, icons depicting Biblical characters, and symbolic structural components, including 13 pillars representing Christ and his disciples. Use our Cairo trip planner to arrange your visit to Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) and other attractions in Cairo.

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• By Wanderer0213

  Crazy beautiful church, so much beautiful handcraftsmanship. You can really appreciate the history and the beauty of this church. I recommend going early, since we were there close to midafternoon...  more »

• By Kazi Y

  Hanging Church of Cairo also known as Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church builted in 690 AD. It’s also Egypt’s most famous Basilica style churches. The church was originally built over the...  more »

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• By Abraham Idokoko Abraham

  ..a popular tourist attraction in the heart of Cairo. It's many centuries old, there are many preserved Coptic orthodox historical items to see. The place is accessible by metro, and there high presence of security officers here to protect tourist and the monuments. Check this up when you are in Cairo.

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• By mahi hamama

  Such a great visit! We had so much fun! It's very well organized! Can be reached by the Metro. There are several churches and a synagogue in the area, worth a visit!

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