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4th-century church believed to be built on the spot where Joseph, Mary & baby Jesus once rested.
264J+G77, Mari Gerges, Kom Ghorab, Old Cairo, Cairo Governorate 4244001, Egypt

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Diana Paguaga
at 2024 Apr 27
Diana Paguaga
at 2024 Apr 27
I loved visiting this. This church commemorates the Virgin Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus journey to Egypt when they left to hide baby Jesus. If you are a Christian this is a place you should visit. I loved the history of the first Christians hiding in Egypt
Taz C
at 2024 Apr 19
Taz C
at 2024 Apr 19
The Cavern Church in Cairo is a captivating historical site where you can descend into this ancient space with a unique blend of antiquity and spirituality. Carved into rock, the church exudes a serene atmosphere, with Coptic Christian motifs that date back centuries. Inside, you can find the cave where Mother Mary took refuge for 3 months and the well the family drank from. Despite its simplicity, the Cavern Church offers a profound glimpse into Cairo's layered past and the enduring resilience of Egypt's Christian heritage. A must-visit for history enthusiasts.
Bill Lopes
at 2024 Apr 11
Bill Lopes
at 2024 Apr 11
Religious place of great biblical significance. Joseph and Mary along with baby Jesus have said to have taken shelter here during rein of king Harod.
Kiks
at 2024 Mar 31
Kiks
at 2024 Mar 31
That was baby Jesus' cot when the Holy family fled from King Herod! Amazing. You can see the bunker where the disciples hid from the Romans through floor of the hanging church. The masses are conducted in Arabic and Demotic
Christa Dandoy
at 2024 Mar 18
Christa Dandoy
at 2024 Mar 18
Near the Hanging Church so super easy to stop in. Supposedly the Holy Family stayed in a cave underneath and also drank from the well.
nora shoieb
at 2024 Mar 08
nora shoieb
at 2024 Mar 08
It's an important historical church. This is where Marie and Joseph stayed during their journey. There's the well from which they drank water. It was beautiful but to be honest I couldn't stand the smell inside so I didn't stay long. It doesn't have that much ventilation because it's underground.
Sylvie GVA
at 2024 Mar 05
Sylvie GVA
at 2024 Mar 05
Très belle église et surtout un lieu de paix où vous découvrirez où se seraient caché Marie, Joseph et Jésus pendant trois mois en fuyant en Égypte.
Le lieu est bien préservé et la caverne est intéressante à voir.
Les explications sont inscrites en anglais ce qui est pas mal.
Les photos sont autorisées.
Et l’accès à l’église est gratuite comme toutes les églises que nous avons visitées.

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