This church was built over the site, where the Holy Family stayed during their escape from King Herod to Egypt. Abu Serga church is considered the oldest Coptic Church in Cairo, dating back to the 4th century, and it was probably finished during the 5th century. Sergius and Bacchus, who were two well-known soldiers-saints martyred in Syria during the era of Emperor Maximian defending the Christian faith.
Live the adventure with our Old Cairo Tour and visit Abu Serga Church which in known as The Church of St. Islamic Cairo is the historic core of the new city that was constructed by the Fatimid dynasty in 969 AD, scout Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque considered the first Mosque built in Egypt, It was built in Al-Fustat, known as Crown of the Mosques, Erected in 642 AD (21 AH) by Amr Ibn al Aas, also not only used for worship, but used as a court for settling religious and civil disputes for Islamic khalifa. Islamic Cairo is not more or less Islamic than the rest of the city, but it's the area of the city which holds the most, the greatest and the most famous Islamic monuments. The Ben Ezra Synagogue was originally a Christian church that the Copts had to sell, to the Jews, in 882A.D in order to pay the annual taxes imposed by the Muslim rulers of the time, and therefore Abraham Ben Ezra, who came from Jerusalem during the reign of Ahmed Ibn Tulun, bought the church for the sum of 20,000 dinars. Ben Ezra Synagogue has a high importance for the Egyptian Jews and it has a special history. Our Coptic Cairo Tour allows you to visit Ben Ezra Synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, it was originally named El-Shamieen Church, but the Orthodox Church decided to sell it to the Jewish community, situated behind the "hanging church". It dates back to the end of the 3rd Century A.D. Dimiana and considered one of the most charming churches in the Middle East. It was dedicated to The Virgin Mary and St. Then go on an exciting trip to The Old Cairo where you will visit the Hanging Church which was built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible. You’ll enjoy exploring the beautiful designing of this fabulous mosque as it had a square shape and every side of it is 41m, it also contain a central dome in its roof that stands on four huge arches and supported by huge piers, as well as its decoration shed light on the charming Ottoman and Islamic design. Beguile your eyes with our Islamic Cairo Tour and visit Mohamed Ali Mosque which was constructed by Yousef Bouhnaq, who was a Turkish architect who came to Cairo from Istanbul to construct this marvelous mosque for Mohammed Ali Pasha who ruled Egypt in 1805 till 1849 A.D. Today the Citadel offers breathtaking views over the city and several museums dedicated to Egypt’s police and military. Start your tour scouting around Salah El Din Citadel which was used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties including the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, and even some Ottomans ruled over Egypt from the Citadel. Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour allow you to walk through El Muizz Street which still displays the greatest density of significant Islamic monuments in the whole world, meander among Khan El-Khalili streets, where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars, Explore Old Cairo which sacred to three major religions, Islam, Christianity and Judaism, the area is largely built around the fort of Babylon on upon the remains of its walls, enjoy the fabulous Egyptian heritage in a very special area in the heart of Cairo with Flying Carpet Tours. Enjoy visiting the fascinating sights located in the heart of Cairo while exploring the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Explore the great Citadel of Salah El Din and get the chance to visit the astonishing mosque of Mohamed Ali. Feast your soul with Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour and get a spiritual journey to discover the outstanding religious landmarks in the historical city of Cairo.
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