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Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of St Mark
CultureVisit: ~45 min
Cathedral of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the Abbassia district, seat of the Coptic Pope. It was consecrated in 1968 and is one of the largest cathedrals in Africa and the Middle East. It is dedicated to St Mark, to whom Coptic tradition attributes the founding of the Church of Alexandria. Its architecture combines Coptic and modern elements.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of St Mark: 2 missions
- Look at the interior of a Coptic churchIf access is allowed, go in and look at the nave and the icons typical of the Coptic tradition.
- Photograph the cathedral façadeFrom the street or the outside of the grounds, frame the façade with its domes.
Near Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of St Mark
Mosque of al-Hakim2.3 km awayMosque of al-Aqmar2.6 km awayFunerary Complex of Sultan Barquq2.8 km awayCity of the Dead2.8 km awayAl-Hussein Mosque (Khan el-Khalili)3.0 km awayKhan el-Khalili3.0 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of St Mark?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of St Mark?
Look at the interior of a Coptic church and Photograph the cathedral façade.
What is there to see near Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of St Mark?
Mosque of al-Hakim (2.3 km), Mosque of al-Aqmar (2.6 km) and Funerary Complex of Sultan Barquq (2.8 km).
Source: Wikipedia