Islamic, Coptic and Jewish Heritage in Egypt

Itinerary
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Pass By: Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), Shar'a Mari Girgis Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt

The Hanging Church is a unique church and has a wooden roof in the shape of Noah’s ark. From the 7th century to the 13th century, the Hanging Church served as the residence of the Coptic Patriarch. Al-Moallaqa has witnessed important elections and religious ceremonies.

Pass By: Islamic Cairo, Midan Silah ad-Din, Cairo 11511 Egypt

Visit Khan El Khalili bazaar which is a major souk in the historic center of Islamic Cairo. The bazaar district is one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike.

Visit Also Muizz street which is one of the oldest streets in Cairo, approximately one kilometer long. A United Nations study found it to have the greatest concentration of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world.

Pass By: Ben Ezra Synagogue, Coptic Cairo, Cairo 11511 Egypt

Ben Ezra Synagogue is situated in Old Cairo, According to local folklore, it is located on the site where baby Moses was found.

Pass By: St Simon the Tanner Monastery, Mokattam Hills, Cairo 11511 Egypt

Also known as the Cave Church In Mokattam Mountain