Cairo - The Hanging Church (Al-Mu'allaqa)
Originating in the 4th century, the Hanging Church was built over the southern Gate of the Fortress of Babylon. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, its treasures include a 14th-century wall-painting of the Nativity.
Cairo - The Convent of St.George(Mari Girgis)
In the oldest part of Cairo, the chapel is reached through a Fatimid hallway and contains the relics of St.George in a cedar wood casket.
Cairo - Church of St. Mercurius (Abu Sefein)
Aunique collection of Coptic art including 175 icons representing scenes from the Old and New Testaments, wall paintings and stained glass.
Cairo - Church of St. Sergius and St.Bacchus
A 5th-century basilica, built over a crypt where the Holy Family are believed to have stayed during their flight into Egypt.
The Coptic Museum
The Coptic Museum in Cairo is a living record of Egypt’s rich history, showcasing antiques and monuments from various civilizations, including the Christian and Coptic periods. This museum is an essential stop during your Coptic tour in Egypt, offering a deep dive into the heritage of Egypt’s ancient Christian past.
Located behind the Roman Fortress of Babylon in Misr Al-Qadima, the museum is surrounded by important Coptic Cairo Tour sites, including six ancient Coptic churches. These churches, dating back to the 5th–8th centuries AD, include the Church of Abu Serga and the Hanging Church, one of the first to host Coptic rituals.
The museum houses rare treasures from the Coptic Period, with marble pillars, mosaic fountains, and biblical inscriptions adorned with Coptic designs like grapevines and birds. The museum consists of two wings, with the old wing opened in 1910 and the new wing in 1947, showcasing Egypt’s ancient Christian heritage.
If you’re interested in exploring Egypt’s rich history, Egypt Melody offers personalized tours to visit iconic historical sites like the Coptic Museum. Let us guide you through Egypt’s ancient past and its cultural heritage with an unforgettable Coptic Cairo Tour experience.
If you’re interested in exploring Coptic sights, Egypt Melody offers personalized tours to iconic sites like the Coptic Museum. Let us guide you through Egypt’s fascinating history with a memorable Coptic tour in Egypt.
