Things to Do in Egypt - Old Cairo Tour

Old Cairo tour was always one of the best things to do in Egypt within your vacation as this part of the city is very rich of classical and important monuments and architecture wonders dated back to various periods of Egypt history

Almost of attractions there are originally religious attractions of the three Ibrahamic religious, and that is why the area is widely called " Religions Complex", Synagogues, Churches and Mosques are very scattered everywhere in the area, within the below few lines we will spot on the best landmarks in the area and the most famous attractions to visit while being there:

1 - Ben Ezra Synagogue

The Ben Ezra synagogue is one of the most important and famous synagogues of Jews in Egypt, it was originally a Christian  church of Orthodox church in Egypt before they sold it for the Jews after financial hardship and it was named Ezra after one of the most important Jewish rabbis

Regarding religious importance of the Synagogue there are many stories tell about that the spot of synagogue was used by Moses the prophet for praying and religious ceremonies, Also there are so many other stories but one of them is not confirmed yet

2 - Hanging Church

Hanging Church of Cairo is considered one of the most ancient churches in Egypt and the whole area of middle east as well, the church which was built before the fifth century is one of the hollies spots for Christians and Copts in Egypt as it is toughly thought that church is just constructed above a cache which was used by Virgin Merry and Baby Christ during their holy journey to Egypt early in the first century AD escaping persecution of the Roman ruler of Palestine Heridos.

Actually we do not have specific date of Church building but is sure that church was built before the fifth century, also church was renewed many time during the Islamic reign of Egypt in the periods of Caliph Haroun Al-Rashid, Al-Aziz Al-Fatemy. Al Zahir and so many others

Church started to be used as seat of Papal since Pope Khirstodoles, also so many saints and popes were buried there since eleventh and twelventh centuries and they have many icons and images their.

Finally church is known as Muallakah or Hanging church as it was built just above two old towers of famous Babylon pylon

3 - St Sergius Church

Church of St Sergius or also know as Aby Sirga in Arabic was built on another cave used by the holy family during their trip to Egypt, the altar in the church is just located above this cave.

church was built according to the traditional Basilica style and is located between the Ben Ezra synagogue and St Berbera church

4 - Coptic Museum

Coptic museum was constructed in 1910 to be an exhibition of ancient artifacts, bibles and antiquities of Christian eras in Egypt

Museum is constructed above 8000 meters and has many halls and is divided into sections according to nature of objects and their date, Also museum was always a matter of interest by the Egyptian government, it was renewed and reopened 1984 and it receives more than 82000 visitors yearly

5 - Mosque of Amr Ibn Alaas
Amr Ibn Alaas mosque is just considered the first and most ancient Jamea mosque in Egypt and the whole Africa which was built directly after leader Amr entered Egypt.
Mosque was constructed to be the spot and heart of new Egypt capital of Al-Fustat
In the year 564 of Hijra mosque and whole city of Fustat was burned by Shawer, but it was once renewed by leader Saladin and his name is still engraved there yet
Nowadays, Amr Ibn Alas Mosque is still one of the most interest mosques in Egypt and occupy a great importance in Egyptian Muslims hearts

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