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Lomi
September 16, 2019
Stories, colors,spirits,cents , people, history...
Momo
August 30, 2016
A place where u can smell the perfumes of the coptic life.
Ahmed
September 26, 2022
The Hanging Church, also known as the St. Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, is a significant historical and religious site in Old Cairo. It is called the "Hanging Church" due to its location above the gatehouse of the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon. The church dates back to the 7th century and has undergone several renovations and restorations over the centuries. The church is accessed through a narrow passage that leads to a flight of 29 steps, which gave the church its original name, the "Staircase Church." The church's interior is notable for its wooden ceiling, which is designed to look like Noah's Ark, as well as its ornate marble pulpit and beautifully carved screens. It also contains a number of important religious icons and artifacts, including a 14th-century painting of the Last Supper. In addition to its religious significance, the Hanging Church is also an important cultural and historical site, reflecting Egypt's rich and diverse heritage. It is located in the heart of Old Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is surrounded by other important landmarks and attractions, including the Coptic Museum, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the Mosque of Amr ibn al-As.
The Hanging Church, also known as the St. Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, is a significant historical and religious site in Old Cairo. It is called the "Hanging Church" due to its location above the gatehouse of the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon. The church dates back to the 7th century an…
Mohamed
October 18, 2017
There are three churches; The Hanging Church, The Greek Church & Marigirgis Church. Nice place to visit for insights about Egypt's coptic era.
Mo
February 7, 2022
The Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo); its nave is suspended over a passage. The church is approached by twenty-nine steps; early travelers to Cairo dubbed it "the Staircase Church". The land surface has risen by some six metres since the Roman period, so the Roman tower is mostly buried below ground, reducing the visual impact of the church's elevated position.[citation needed The entrance from the street is through iron gates under a pointed stone arch. The nineteenth-century facade with twin bell towers is then seen beyond a narrow courtyard decorated with modern art biblical designs. Up the steps and through the entrance is a further small courtyard leading to the eleventh-century outer porch.[citation needed.
The Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo); its nave is suspended over a passage. The church is approached by twenty-nine steps; early travelers to Cairo dubbed it "the Staircase Church". The land surface has ris…

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