Hanging Church

الكنيسة المعلقة

church in Cairo

#27 in Cairo / #81 in Egypt

by Radosław Botev

/ CC BY 3.0 pl

The Hanging Church, also known as Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, is one of the oldest and most famous Christian churches in Cairo, Egypt. It is called the "Hanging" Church because it was built on the southern gate of the Roman Babylon Fortress, giving it an elevated position. Dating back to the 3rd century, the church is renowned for its unique architectural style, featuring a wooden roof in the shape of Noah's Ark, and its beautiful icons and religious artifacts.

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