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#The Hanging Church Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
The Hanging Church is one of the most important religious and historical building in Cairo. It is located in Old Cairo, near Darb 1718 and adjacent to the Coptic Museum. It was called The Hanging Church because it’s located above the Babylon Fortress. The recommended sightseen time is half an hour or maximum one hour. The church holds quite the importance and significance in the history of this city as the christians had an influence in the culture. It’s also undeniably the country’s most famous church, attracting countless thousands of tourists each year. It opens to the public everyday from 9am to 5pm.
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visiting the Old cathedral In Egypt
Egypt Independent Travel Dreamy Nile River
The preparation for the Egypt independent travel is basically completed. Finally, I will share the itinerary of this trip, the accommodation hotels, and the scenery along the Nile River.
📖Itinerary:
1/29 Monday Shanghai to Cairo, visit the Giza Pyramids, stay in Cairo
1/30 Tuesday Cairo gobus to Alexandria for a day trip, visit the Alexandria Library, Qaitbay Citadel, stay in Cairo
1/31 Wednesday Cairo Hanging Church, Khan El-Khalili bazaar, stay in Cairo
2/1 Thursday Cairo Egyptian Museum, fly to Luxor at night, stay in Luxor
2/2 Friday East Bank of Luxor - Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, stay in Luxor
2/3 Saturday West Bank of Luxor - private car to Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, felucca night cruise on the Nile, stay in Luxor
2/4 Sunday Private car from Luxor to Aswan, visit Edfu Temple on the way, explore Aswan bazaar at night, stay in Aswan
2/5 Monday Philae Temple, bazaar, stay in Aswan
2/6 Tuesday Private car to Abu Simbel Temple, fly to Cairo at night, stay in Cairo
2/7 Wednesday Saladin Citadel, City Stars shopping, stay in Cairo
2/8 Thursday Wake up naturally, fly from Cairo to Shanghai
🎫Average cost per person
Flights: 5000 per person (4300 round trip Shanghai to Cairo, 800 for two domestic flights in Egypt, Cairo to Luxor, Aswan to Cairo)
Accommodation: 2000 per person, 10 days
Other transportation: 1000 per person, includes private car, taxi, gobus
Dining: 1000 per person, because of the good exchange rate, eating was really economical
🏨Hotel Recommendations
Cairo: Stayed in three hotels, Mena House by the pyramids, Sheraton in the city, and Le Méridien by the airport, all very nice
Egypt Trip - First Stop Cairo City Area
【Opening】: The mystery of Egypt drives the start of this trip, the freedom and uncertainty of independent travel make the journey full of surprises and surprises, an 11-day itinerary, starting with a tour of the Cairo city area.
⛺【Local Must-Visit】:
1. Egyptian Museum: It is recommended that friends who are not very familiar with Egyptian history can arrange to go to the Egyptian Museum first to spend some time to understand, to have a basic understanding of the overall Egyptian history.
2. Hanging Church: Egypt is a place where multiple religions merge, the Hanging Church is located in the Coptic area, the subway can directly reach. There are also many churches around to walk around.
3. Halili Market: Grand Bazaar, food shopping, experience local customs. The lamp street photo is a true portrayal of One Thousand and One Nights.
🛬【Travel Guide】:
1. Egyptian Museum: Arrange at least half a day, the golden coffin and golden mask of Tutankhamun on the second floor are the treasures of the museum.
2. Hanging Church: Free, arrange half a day, leisurely stroll.
3. Halili Market: It is recommended to go at night, especially lively. The local coffee shops must go to sit, especially atmospheric.
The Hanging Church in Cairo
I've been to many countries and seen many churches, but this is the first time I've seen a hanging church. It would be a pity not to see the Hanging Church when you come to Cairo. The church is not big, but it is very distinctive, not only because of the architectural features of the hanging, but also the whole religious color is different from the traditional Catholic and Christian churches. I recommend everyone to visit in person.
【Egypt·Cairo·Hanging Church】The Hanging Church is not hanging
📍Egypt·Cairo·Hanging Church
Ticket: Free
Located in the old Coptic district of Egypt, a must-visit attraction in the old city. Also known as the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary, it is said to have been built when the Virgin Mary took Jesus to Egypt to escape persecution.
One of the oldest churches in Cairo, about 1800 years old. Named for its location on the south gate of the former city wall, it is a certain distance from the ground.
The current church interior has a glass floor, through which you can see the former height of the Hanging Church.
The church is not large, but it is exquisite, known as the most beautiful church in Egypt. The mosaic pattern on the outside of the church is somewhat innovative.
There is an indescribable feeling inside the church, a kind of Arabic style, purely personal feeling.
Cairo - a place of multicultural religious integration. But ancient Egypt really has nothing to do with modern Egypt.
The Hanging Church is not hanging, the present is different from the past.
7 things you must know before going to the Hanging Church in Cairo!
📚Generally speaking, there are stories hidden behind the names with suspense, such as the Hanging Church in Cairo, Egypt, which is built on the city wall on the south side of the ancient Babylonian castle, not really hanging in the air, but it will also make people exclaim.
⛪The Hanging Church, also known as the St. Mary's Cathedral, located in the Coptic district of the old city of Cairo, is the most beautiful of all the churches here. Before visiting the Hanging Church, you should know these 7 things:
1⃣️The Hanging Church was built on the Babylonian defense fortress of the ancient Roman era in the 3-4 centuries AD, giving the illusion of being suspended;
2️⃣On the way to the Hanging Church, there is a deep pit on the side of the road, with ancient broken walls and ruins below, where you can see the complete south gate of the castle, but the ground level now is 6 meters higher than in the Roman era.
3⃣️You can take the Metro Line 1 to Mar Girgis station for public transportation.
4⃣️If you drive by yourself, there is no parking lot at this attraction, all are parked on the side of the entrance, there are many locals directing parking and charging parking fees, giving about 20-50 Egyptian pounds is almost enough.
5⃣️The opening hours of the Hanging Church are 8:00-16:00 and admission is free.
6⃣️There are many early medieval religious buildings in this area, and the Hanging Church is one of them. There are also Abu Serga Church, St. George's Church, Jewish Synagogue, Coptic Museum, etc., these attractions do not have tickets, you can visit them all. The Coptic Museum needs to buy a ticket for 60 Egyptian pounds, and the opening hours are 9:00-17:00.
7⃣️Don't pay attention to the locals who chase you to buy things, otherwise they will always stick to you, and don't believe they will provide you with free help, they all want tips.
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