Things to Do in Coptic Cairo, Cairo
Old Cairo is home to the ancient Islamic architecture of Al-Azhar Mosque and Khan El Khalili bazaar. The area is steeped in history, with narrow streets that invite exploration and discovery.
Old Cairo is home to the ancient Islamic architecture of Al-Azhar Mosque and Khan El Khalili bazaar. The area is steeped in history, with narrow streets that invite exploration and discovery.
Hanging ChurchWorld Heritage Site
Church and Monastery of St GeorgeMonastery
Coptic CairoWorld Heritage Site
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Top things to do in Coptic Cairo
Church and Monastery of St George
Monastery★The Church of St. George dates to the 10th century or earlier. However, the current structure on the site was built in the early 20th century, having been rebuilt after a 1904 fire.
Coptic Cairo
World Heritage Site★Old Cairo district with the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, and Roman fortress walls. It is directly served by Mar Girgis Metro.
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- 1Hanging Church
- 2Church and Monastery of St George
- 3Coptic Cairo
- 4Coptic Museum
- 5Mosque of Amr ibn al-As
- 6Basq
- 7Ben Ezra Synagogue
- 8Church of St. Barbara
- 9Babylon Fortress
- 10BOB’S Bar Maadi
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