The Citadel is in the east of the port of Alexandria where the Island of Faro was. The Citadel was built on the very site of Alexandria's famous lighthouse which was considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world before its destruction by another earthquake in the 14th century.Read More

The Synagogue was a Christian church but when it increased the annual taxes imposed by the Muslim rulers in the dynasty of Ahmed Ibn Tulun, Abraham Ibn Ezra of Jerusalem in 882 bought the church for 20 thousand dinars. From this moment the church converted to a Jewish synagogue.Read More

The Coptic civilization began when the Holy Family arrived in Egypt. Throughout the journey of the Holy Family in Egypt, churches were built in the places where the Virgin Mary and her son Jesus lived. One of the most famous and attractive churches in the Church of the Virgin Mary.Read More

The Christians built churches on the places where the Holy Family lived during their flight in Egypt as the Hanging Church. The Coptic Quarter is considered an important destination that reflects the Christian civilization in Cairo because of its attractive churches. One of the most important churches in Cairo is St. Sergius Church which is...Read More

St. George's Church (Greek Orthodox Church) was built in the 10th century on top of the north tower of the Roman fortress. It is considered the seat of the Greek Patriarchate of Alexandria. The Church is dedicated to St. George (also known by the name "the great martyr").Read More