Coptic Cairo’s Hanging Church
The name came from the fact that it is partly suspended above the Babylon Fortress. The current building dates back to the 7th century, and was preceded by another church built in the same spot four centuries earlier. As such, it’s thought to be one of Egypt’s oldest places of Christian worship. Once inside, take note of the vaulted timber ceiling (intended to evoke the interior of Noah’s Ark), the marble pulpit and the incredible collection of religious icons. The church, which is associated with visions of Mary, is open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
