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Coptic Church of St. George (Mari Girgis)

Nearby Roman Fortress | Old (Coptic) Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
stairs to the church
the round church
facade of the church
interior of the church of St. George
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Ranked #66 of 124 attractions in Cairo
4.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Owner description: Originally built in 684 AD by the wealthy scribe Athanasius, this religious site is known for its beautiful Qaa el-Arsan (wedding chamber) that dates...... more » Owner description: Originally built in 684 AD by the wealthy scribe Athanasius, this religious site is known for its beautiful Qaa el-Arsan (wedding chamber) that dates from the 4th century. « less
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Mesa, Arizona
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“Coptic Church of St George Cairo”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

this church was a special treat to see - there is a really magnificent carving of St George slaying the dragon on the fron above the entrance t o this church. Many tours to Coptic Cairo do not include this church on their itinerary - but it is just up some stairs to the right as you enter the Coptic... More

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“old christian Cairo church”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

One of the great old churches in Old Cairo. Contains some of the tools used in torturing st George. More

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Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
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“Orthodox Church of St. George”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2011

I've seen this very prominent round structure near the Mar Girgis metro station twice in the past and I was able to see it inside this trip In November 2011. The Greek Orthodox Church of St. George is the only round church in Egypt. Originally built during the 10th century, the present church standing is actually built in 1904. The... More

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“غير جاذب”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012
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“Magnifique”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2008
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