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Hanging Church

Orthodox church · Cairo ·

Hanging Church

Orthodox church · Cairo ·
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"Known as the Coptic Church of the Virgin Mary, this is an iconic Christian monument in Cairo, famous for its nave suspended over the ground."

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Iconic Christian monument built over Roman gatehouse

historic church
coptic orthodox church
serene atmosphere
icons
ancient architecture
christian heritage
glass floor
intricate decoration
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مار جرجس، محطة مترو الأنفاق(مارجرجس, Ibrahim Ali, Kom Ghorab, Old Cairo, Cairo Governorate 4244001, Egypt Get directions

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Information

Iconic Christian monument built over Roman gatehouse

historic church
coptic orthodox church
serene atmosphere
icons
ancient architecture
christian heritage
glass floor
intricate decoration
Google Rating
4.7 (7.9K)
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in
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مار جرجس، محطة مترو الأنفاق(مارجرجس, Ibrahim Ali, Kom Ghorab, Old Cairo, Cairo Governorate 4244001, Egypt Get directions

Restroom
Hanging Church by null
Hanging Church by null
Hanging Church by null
Hanging Church by null
Hanging Church by null
Hanging Church by null
Hanging Church by null
Hanging Church by null
Hanging Church by null
Hanging Church by null
Hanging Church by null
Hanging Church by null
Hanging Church by null
Hanging Church by null
Hanging Church by null
Hanging Church by null
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