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St. Mercurius Church (Abu Seifien), Cairo

5.0
#29 of 48 in Historic Sites in Cairo
Religious Site · Hidden Gem · Historic Site
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  • By DEK_29
    This little church in Coptic Cairo is believed to be built in the site where the Holy Family stayed on their journey through Egypt. Down a flight of stairs there is a crypt where the family stayed...  more »
  • By bahaa911
    . It is one of those places where you feel relaxed & humbled, especially with the live music played on the nay (an arabic musical instrument, like a flute).. . This church was built on the spot where....  more »
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