• The little jewel of Cairo Hanging Church. The Hanging Church is also referred to as the Hanging Church or Al-Moallaqa.
  • The most iconic site in Coptic Cairo is the Church of the Saint Virgin Mary, better known by its nickname, the “Hanging Church”.
  • The Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) derives its name from its location on top of the southern tower gate of the old Babylon fortress...
  • The Hanging Church is the most famous church in Cairo and is known as Al Muallaqa because it's constructed over the Babylon Fortress.
  • The Hanging Church, also known as the Suspended Church or Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, is one of the oldest churches in the world.
  • Located in Coptic Old Cairo, Hanging Church, named because it was built above a Roman fortress, and it’s nave is suspended over a passageway.
  • The Hanging Church is located just before the Metro Station of “Mary Girgis” nearby the famous Coptic Museum and the Abu Serga Church.
  • Because of the decision taken by Pope Christodolos, succeeding patriarchs were elected, installed, and even buried in the Hanging Church.
  • Located in the heart of Old Cairo, the Hanging Church is the most famous of the city's Coptic churches and an important historical site.
  • The name “Hanging Church” is actually the name of Saint Virgin Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church. It is even referred to as the suspended church “Al-Muallaqah”.