Coptic Cairo

in the far south of old Cairo, Cairo , Egypt

TravelPod Member ReviewsCoptic Cairo

  • Tranquil

    5

    catherine647 3 contributions Toronto, Canada Dec 27, 2011

    Don't miss the graveyard and the hanging church. The graveyard has very interesting crypts. The Hanging Church has a most unusual ceiling. Very peaceful in a busy, noisy city.

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Travel Blogs by Travelers Who Visited this Attraction Coptic Cairo

  • 1

    Coptic & Islamic Cairo

    15 photos

    A busy day. Saw a different side of Cairo, one I had not seen when here 24 years ago.

    Coptic Cairo is like a tiny island retreat from the hustle and bustle of Cairo. Tranquil, peaceful, and again, very few tourists. Shops and restaurants are closed. Not enough visitors. But no one hassles you, and TT felt comfortable roaming around. Saw …

  • 2

    Religion, Headscarves, Walking, and Groping

    51 photos

    There was still quite a bit to see and do in Cairo, and we only had one day left, so we got up around 8:00am in order to hit the road early. The new room wasn't ready yet, so we left our bags at reception and moseyed down to the metro.

    Sunday morning, 8:30am: the metro was jam packed -- like sardines in a can, only worse. We had to let two …

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