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

Shar'a Mari Girgis Street, Cairo, Egypt
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Ranked #13 of 146 attractions in Cairo
Type: Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites
Owner description: This church, originally built in the ancient fortress of Babylon in Old Cairo around 4th century AD, derives its name from its location suspended... more » Owner description: This church, originally built in the ancient fortress of Babylon in Old Cairo around 4th century AD, derives its name from its location suspended above two Roman gate towers. « less
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aisaac
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

the courtyard leading up to the church is beautiful, the colors in the mosaics are so pure. humbled by the age and beauty of the church itself

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

amazing engineering built without a foundation, still a functioning church. Near to the place where they believe to have found Moses as a baby in the Nile.

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See 4 more reviews by Lynn C for Cairo
Niceville, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Entrance courtyard is extremely inviting and holds tons of history concerning the Flight to Egypt of the Holy Family. Church itself is very interesting with beautifully designed interior and inlayed wood doors and walls. Also, areas where you can see through to the covered fort below are quite interesting and unique feature to this particular site...hence the name "hanging church".

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See 4 more reviews by Sonworshipper for Cairo
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Peaceful Place, the inside is amazing I took tons of pictures.My tour guide gave me a great insight about the church, the pictures outdoors in the walls, were beautiful!

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

A beautiful historic church and a must see. Incredibly preserved with fascinating architecture :) Im glad i got to see it

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See 4 more reviews by DonVito1986 for Cairo
southampton
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

The church is worth a visit especially as part of old or Coptic Cairo but do not expect some miracle of suspension. The interior of the church is interesting but needs the whole area to be visited to make it worthwhile.

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Rijeka, Croatia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

When the guide man talk dont be concentrated on story, you can read about that on web. Feel the place.Live the mind. That place have warm energy for your soul, your inside feelings will be satisfied.

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Harrogate
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

U have to visit this fascinating area of churches including a synagogue !!! Take in st George's church with its chapel off to the right with a interesting chain and neck band to put on for penance ( if u into bondage!!) vbg

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Poortugaal, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Coptic churches are different than other Christian and orthodox churches. It is old, with lot of artifacts and very well maintained. When walking Coptic Cairo, this is the MUST place to visit.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

This place is great and when there are just a few people around looking at the church and they allow you to take photos (no flash) Great place to spend half a day

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