Old Cairo - Coptic (Christian) Cairo

Coptic Cairo is a unique area in Old Cairo that has a concentration of Christian churches and other sites from when Egypt had a Christian majority.

We visited the Hanging Church which is called this because it was built on top of the gatehouse of the old Babylon Fortress. Part of the old tower can be seen by looking into a hole at the side of the church and in the church holes have been cut into the floor and covered with glass exposing the old tower.

We also visited the crypt beneath the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church that is said to have hosted the Holy Family. They say it was here that the holy family, Virgin Mary, Joseph and young Jesus lived for four months after fleeing to Egypt while escaping persecution from King Herod of Judea.Read more