Monastery of Saint Mina

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The Monastery of Saint Mina is a monastery of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria located in the Western Desert near Alexandria. It is dedicated to Saint Menas. The modern monastery is built close to the ruins of Abu Mena, the original pilgrimage site dating from the mid-7th century. ()

Established: 1959 (65 years ago)Coordinates: 30°51'12"N, 29°40'0"E

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9 Mar-Mina RdBorg El Arab Al IskandariyahEgypt

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Monastery of Saint Mina – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Abu Mena.

0.8 miS
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Abu Mena
21 min walk • Nestled in the arid expanses of the Western Desert of Egypt, the ancient site of Abu Mena bears the heritage of early Christian monasticism. This once-flourishing monastery dates back to the late 4th century and was established around the tomb of Menas of Alexandria, a...