Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, Cairo

Name: Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
Address: 222 ش رمسيس، وسط البلد, Cairo, Egypt
Telephone: +20 2 26825370

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Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, Cairo

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St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral is a Coptic church located in the Abbassia District in Cairo, Egypt. The cathedral is the Seat of the Coptic Orthodox Pope. It was built during the time when Pope Cyril VI of Alexandria was Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church, and was consecrated on June the 3rd 1963. ()

Local name: كاتدرائية القديس مرقس القبطية الأرثوذكسية Architectural style: Coptic architectureCoordinates: 30°4'20"N, 31°16'32"E

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222 ش رمسيس، وسط البلدالدمرداش (aldmrdash)Cairo Egypt

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+20 2 26825370

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Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Al-Hakim Mosque, Zaafarana palace, Al-Rahman Al-Rahim Mosque, Al-Nour Mosque.

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St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Cairo
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Cairo (2 min walk), Demerdash Mosque, Cairo (6 min walk), Al-Nour Mosque, Cairo (13 min walk), Zaafarana palace, Cairo (16 min walk).

How to get to Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral:

Metro

Al-Demerdash • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)
Abdou Pasha • Lines: 3 (13 min walk)

Bus

Al Abbasiyya (14 min walk)

Train

Al-Farz Station (29 min walk)