St. Simon "The Tanner" Monastery

About

A stunning church carved right into the mountain.

Why go

• A living symbol of faith, resilience, and hope
• A true symbol of resilience, hope, and beauty rising from hardship
• Magical and serene amidst the chaos of Cairo

Must try

• See the scale of the church carved into the mountain
• Explore the biblical carvings on the walls
• Experience the amphitheater seating area

Pro tips

• Easily visit both the monastery and Citadel of Saladin
• Accessible via a hidden path through a garbage village
• No entry fee

Good to know

• The road to the church leads through 'Garbage City'

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (2925 reviews)

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