The Hanging Church
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About the Site
The Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church) takes its name from being built over the gatehouse of the Roman Babylon Fortress, so its nave seems to hang above the passage below. It dates back to at least the 7th century.
Inside are a marble pulpit on slender columns, cedar and ivory screens and more than a hundred icons. It is one of the most important churches of Egypt's Coptic Christians.
Visiting tips
Climb the steps from Mar Girgis Street; visit early on weekdays, as services can fill it on Fridays and Sundays.
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