The Coptic Museum is a museum in Coptic Cairo, Egypt with the largest collection of Egyptian Christian artifacts in the world. It was founded by Marcus Simaika in 1908 to house Coptic antiquities. The museum traces the history of Christianity in …
Coptic Church of St. Barbara in Old Cairo
The church of St. Barbara is among the churches of Old Cairo of historic importance. It was originally dedicated to St. Cyrus and St. John who were worshipped for their …
Synagogue of Ben Ezra in Old Cairo
Ben Ezra synagogue, the oldest synagogue in Cairo is located just outside the walls of the intriguing Coptic enclave in Cairo and in walking distance from the famous Hanging Church. The original building …
Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo)
South of the modern part, Old Cairo is the oldest area of the capital. A chaotic and messy area that keeps intact the charm of its cobbled alleys full of …