Saint Samaan The Tanner Monastery, Cairo

Name: Saint Samaan The Tanner Monastery
Address: Shawqi, Al Abageyah, Cairo, Egypt
Telephone: +20 2 23414080

#233 among attractions in Cairo

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Saint Simon the Tanner, also known as Saint Simon the Shoemaker is the Coptic Orthodox saint associated with the story of the moving the Mokattam Mountain in Cairo, Egypt, during the rule of the Muslim Fatimid Caliph al-Muizz Lideenillah while Abraham the Syrian was the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 30°1'52"N, 31°16'34"E

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Shawqi, Al AbageyahCairo Egypt

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+20 2 23414080

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Saint Samaan The Tanner Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khan el-Khalili, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Cairo Citadel, Al-Azhar Park.

1.4 miNW
Major bazaar selling souvenirs and crafts
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Imposing, alabaster-clad mosque
Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Cairo
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0.9 miW
Landmark medieval Islamic fortress
Cairo Citadel, Cairo
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0.9 miNW
Landscaped gardens with city views
Al-Azhar Park, Cairo
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1.2 miW
14th-century religious education center
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1.1 miW
Mosque
Al-Mahmoudia Mosque, Cairo
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0.9 miW
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Mosque
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Al-Rifa'i Mosque, Cairo
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint Samaan The Tanner Monastery?

Nearby attractions include Manshiyat Naser, Cairo (3 min walk), Qubbat Afandina, Cairo (19 min walk), Carriage Museum, Cairo (20 min walk), Juyushi Mosque, Cairo (20 min walk).

How to get to Saint Samaan The Tanner Monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint Samaan The Tanner Monastery:

Bus

El Sayeda Aysha Bus Station (31 min walk)