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St. Catherine's Monastery


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Saint Catherine
Traveler Description:
This is the 6th century formidable fortification and still working Christian monastery. It has the second largest collection of illuminated...... more » This is the 6th century formidable fortification and still working Christian monastery. It has the second largest collection of illuminated manuscripts. « less
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Attraction type: Historic site, Religious site
Address: at the foot of Mount Horeb (mount Moses) Saint Catherine
Egypt

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5 of 5 stars
swisssinai 59 contributions
Nuweiba, Egypt
Dec 7, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

As I live at times in Nuweiba and at other times in Cairo, I have the opportunity to visit more often the St Catherine Monastery and relish and enjoy every visit unless it is too crowded. I have been with my aunt twice, my family once, my mother once and sometimes with other Europeans staying in Nuweiba. The monastery is... more

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2 of 5 stars
Cartagos 16 contributions
Leiria, Portugal
Oct 19, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

Even with its anciente history, the place inst worth the 2 and half hour drive. The flamming bush hasnt got that much to see and even with true ancient stuff all around I don't suggest it to general people (unless your a true religious adept ou an historical professional). more

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1 of 5 stars
historyhound 35 contributions
Sep 3, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

We visited St Catherine's Monastery during a holiday to Sharm El Sheikh. I would recommend saving your money as the place is extremely boring. It's a three hour trip from Sharm through desert and rocks which although barren is actually the highlight of the trip and a testament to the human spirit when you see the harsh conditions the bedouins... more

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5 of 5 stars
mare2821 1 contribution
Mississippi
Feb 25, 2007
3/6 found this review helpful

i loved this monastery. the head monk was brillant he showed us the neatest things. i was able to kiss the hand and the skull of st. catherine because my group new the head monk. we recieved free pictures of the monastery. i was overly pleased with the tour. the monks may not be the nicest, but accept that as... more

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3 of 5 stars
bear2644 13 contributions
melbourne, australia
May 19, 2006
13/14 found this review helpful

Yes I agree the Monks are very unfriendly, however that didn't deter me I loved the monastery and all its history and I just ignored them. Theres a lovely little hotel in St Catherines Village called Daniela made from stone, quaint very clean and very friendly hospitable staff more

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3 of 5 stars
kate18 6 contributions
Canada
Oct 1, 2005
14/19 found this review helpful

Well it was clean,but most of the staff seemed unfriendly. I wouldn't stay here again. Mount Sinai itseldf though was fantastic. I so enjoyed the climb up and down. The monastery is ok. The Icons are breathtaking. I wish the monks looked friendlier and the staff. more

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at the foot of Mount Horeb (mount Moses), Saint Catherine, Egypt