The Hanging Church

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The Hanging Church: A Pillar of Coptic Heritage

Discover one of Egypt’s oldest and most iconic Christian sites with AMOS Tours. The Saint Virgin Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church, widely known as the Hanging Church, is a masterpiece of religious architecture built atop the gatehouse of the Roman Babylon Fortress.

Highlights of Your Visit to the Hanging Church:

• Unique Elevated Architecture: Marvel at how the church is suspended over the Roman gatehouse, giving it its famous name and a distinctive architectural profile.

• The Magnificent Wooden Roof: Admire the stunning “Noah’s Ark” roof design, a masterpiece of medieval woodwork that symbolizes salvation.

• The 110 Holy Icons: Explore a breathtaking collection of icons dating from the 8th to the 18th century, including the famous “Coptic Mona Lisa”.

• Intricate Inlaid Pulpit: View the beautiful 11th-century marble pulpit, intricately inlaid with ivory and ebony, representing the steps to heaven.

• Historical Roman Bastions: See the remains of the Babylon Fortress visible through the glass floor sections, connecting the Coptic era to Egypt’s Roman past.