Updating Map... About Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)
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This church is called a hanging church because it was built on the Roman empire on the way of Babylon. The supporting pillar can be seen clearly from the upstairs floor of the glass floor. but in order for this church to remain firmly established,...More
The Hanging Church is one of the oldest churches in Egypt. At the entrance you will find several beautiful mosaics dedicated to the Virgin Mary and to the power of faith and prayer. According to tradition, Caliph al-Muizz who reigned from 953-972 A.D. demanded the...More
Incredible architecture. Many artefacts. Lots of tourists with guides and therefore do not expect quietness and serenity. Not far from the metro station which is also a great way to go around.
Overrated , no explanation unless yo check it out as to why it is called the hanging church. Its is nice but nothing very special.
Saint Marys curch Church is built above the original Roman Fortress in Coptic Cairo. To get into the church you go up twenty-nine steps. Its the oldest church in Cairo dating to 690.The inside of the church is interesting fusion of Byzantine and Arabic. The...More
the place where Joseph, Mary and Jesus used to lived when they are in egypt, God instructed them to leaved Israel after Jesus birth and to go this country....
The Hanging Church dates back to the 3rd century and should be seen. Supposedly, it is called the Hanging Church because it is built above a roman gatehouse in Babylon. It has many icons and it is a site well worth visiting.
My visit was so peaceful here, so many people from different faiths I. The church all enjoying its beauty, this is the church where Jospeh and Mary brought Jesus as a baby. A must see.
Interesting but it is a church. What is interesting is how they built it. It is built on top of two ancient towers.
The room in which Jesus, Joseph and Mary supposedly stayed (right!) was interesting, but the most remarkable thing about this visit was seeing all of the local Muslims sharing the experience. Maybe tensions aren't as bad as one might fear.
