Saint Mercurius Church in Coptic Cairo, Cairo

Name: Saint Mercurius Church in Coptic Cairo
Address: Cairo, Egypt

#230 among attractions in Cairo

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Saint Mercurius Church in Coptic Cairo is a Coptic Orthodox church situated just to the north of the Babylon Fortress in Old Cairo among a group of important churches, and within the area known as the Abu Sayfayn Cloister is to be found three churches and a convent. One of these churches, dedicated to Saint Mercurius, and is the largest in the district of ancient Babylon. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 30°0'58"N, 31°23'7"E

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Saint Mercurius Church in Coptic Cairo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sultana Malak Palace, Baron Empain Palace, Unknown Soldier Memorial, 6th of October Panorama.

6 miNW
Palace
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History museum, Museum, Historical place
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Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
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Cemetery
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Mosque
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