The Hanging Church, A Sanctuary Suspended in Time and Grace
Sharia Mar Girgis, Old Cairo, Egypt
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Introduction
The Hanging Church, also known as the Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church in Alexandria, was built in the 3rd century and is one of the oldest churches in Egypt's history. The church is situated at the entrance of the Roman Babylon Fortress, with its main sanctuary hanging above a causeway, which is truly breathtaking. Inside the church, there are 13 large pillars representing Jesus and his twelve disciples. With its white twin-tower structure, the architecture is not only noble and elegant but also gives a sense of purity. Address Sharia Mar Girgis, Old Cairo, Egypt
Opening hours 9:00-16:00。
Transportation Get off at Mar Girgis station on Subway Line 1.
Its treasure is a wooden carving decoration on the wall
