The Hanging Church

This is a very unique and old church! The inside is very ornate along with the outside. There is a lot of features on the inside that are carved out of wood did just make it very beautiful! It is very big on the inside. It is one place we would recommend seeing if you are in Cairo.

Found it very difficult to enjoy the experience because of the amount of misbehaving children. Parents not controlling the children and the screaming was unbearable. It became so bad that one of the caretakers had to come on the loudspeaker and beg people to be respectful. Shame as it's a beautiful building with rich history.

Beautiful church! I would recommend visit this church and other nearby churches and the Coptic Museum as a half-day outing. Entrance fee: free. There are toilets on site. Transportation : we used Uber (30 min ride about $3 each way)

The Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church) in Cairo is a significant historic site in Egypt's Coptic Christian Quarter. Built above the Babylon Fortress's gatehouse, it offers a stunning view and an impressive interior with vibrant icons, frescoes, and ornate woodwork. The church is one of the oldest Coptic churches, dating back to the 3rd century AD, and showcases a rich collection of Coptic artifacts and manuscripts. Nearby, tourists can explore other important sites like the Coptic Museum and Ben Ezra Synagogue. The Hanging Church is a must-visit for those interested in Egypt's Christian heritage and ancient architecture. It offers a deep spiritual and historical experience.

Fascinating and detailed architecture and art inside and out. Still a "working" Coptic Christian Church. Built on two enormous wooden beams over a previous Roman building, hence "hanging." You can see them at one spot.

Well worth the visit, free, no people with their hand out for a change. Amazing architecture, fascinating history. Heads up for Saint George killing the reptilian and the convent that acknowledged a great nun. No tour guide necessary.

Interesting to see how the 3 religions symbols adorn this 1600 years old church built on top of Roman foundation. Love the wooden patterns of Islamic styles decos cover all over the place.

Interesting and beautiful church in Coptic Cairo. It is called the Hanging Church because it was built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress. Logs of palm trees and layers of stones were constructed above the ruins of the Roman fortress to be used as a fundament. The Hanging Church is a unique church and has a wooden roof in the shape of Noah’s ark. A total of 110 icons are kept in the Hanging Church, the oldest of which is the “Coptic Mona Lisa” dating back to the 8th century A.D. and representing Virgin Mary, Jesus Christ and John the Baptist.