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Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)
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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Es una iglesia interesante colocada encima de unas ruinas antiguas del Cairo. Atravez de un vidrio si se ve como esta sostenida por maderas atravesadas. Hay que subir muchas escaleras para llegar alla... more »
It is an interesting church placed on top of ancient ruins of Cairo. Through a glass if it looks like it is held by crossed woods. You have to climb many stairs to get there.View original -
I have visited this church many years ago when you could enter the bottom of the church and appreciate the amazing architecture and structure. Unfortunately access under the church is no longer allowe... more »
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..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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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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