Regional sacred-site guide
Sacred sites in Cairo
Explore 4 sacred places in Cairo, Egypt, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.
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Church of Saint George, Cairo
Mit Damsis wa Kafr Abu Girg, Cairo, Egypt
The Church of Saint George in Old Cairo rises from the foundations of a Roman tower, its circular form rare in the Christian world....
Monastery of Saint Mercurius, Cairo, Egypt
Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
Rising from the ancient quarter of Coptic Cairo, the Monastery of Saint Mercurius preserves an unbroken tradition of Christian worship spanning 1,500 years....
Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga)
Old Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
Abu Serga is a Coptic Orthodox church in Old Cairo built atop the Roman fortress of Babylon, its exact founding date disputed between a 4th-5th century popular tradition...
Virgin Mary’s Coptic Church in Zeiton (Zeitoun) - Apparition Church
Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
Between 1968 and 1971, the Virgin Mary appeared repeatedly above this Coptic church in Cairo....
Key questions
Cairo sacred-site questions
How many sacred sites are listed in Cairo?
This regional guide currently includes 4 sacred sites in Cairo, Egypt.
Which traditions are represented in Cairo?
The most represented traditions in the current guide include Christianity.
Can I view Cairo sacred sites on a map?
Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.