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Church · Modern · 1904

Saint George Greek Orthodox Church

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A round dome above Old Cairo.

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Free entryVisit 30 minUsually quietA hidden gem
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Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, reference image from Wikimedia Commons Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, reference image from Wikimedia Commons Photo: Sailko · CC BY 3.0
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Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, a view Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, a view Photo: Richard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · CC BY 2.0
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Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, reference image from Wikimedia Commons01 / 05

The Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George is a striking circular landmark in Old Cairo, built above part of Babylon Fortress and visually distinct from its neighbors.

Stop 4 on a routeOld Cairo: The Religions Complex7 stops · about 4 hours
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The story of this place

Church · Modern · Built 1904

Within the Babylon Fortress area, the Greek Orthodox Church of St George stands out for its circular form, distinct from neighbouring basilican churches. Its site is associated with a fortress tower, while the present building was reconstructed after a fire in 1904, continuing an older history of worship.

The round plan draws the eye towards the centre and dome. Icons and decoration occupy a space linked to the fortification beneath it, bringing two layers together: an ancient Roman setting and a church that reshaped it. The relationship becomes clearer as you move from the exterior into the interior.

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Don’t miss

Details worth pausing for

  • Circular form

  • Dome

  • Approach stair

  • Babylon Fortress setting

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Hours & prices

Hours, prices and practical details

Free entryNo ticket is needed to enter.
What to wear
Modest clothing
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Before you go

Tips and things to know

Tips

  • Include it in the Religious Complex route.

  • Exterior views show its circular form better than very close shots.

Good to know

  • Respect services, privacy and any interior photography rules.
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Getting there

Address and directions

Mar Girgis Street, Old Cairo, Cairo

Nearest landmark: Old Cairo

Nearest metro: Mar Girgis

The best route depends on your starting point. Navigate to Mar Girgis Street, Old Cairo, Cairo; for Historic Cairo sites, expect to walk the final part through narrow streets.

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While you’re here…

The places closest to Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, to make a day of it.

  1. Abu Serga ChurchChurch and crypt in Old Cairo.50 m · about 1 min on foot
  2. Coptic MuseumCoptic art in one of Cairo’s most layered historic districts150 m · about 2 min on foot
  3. Ben Ezra SynagogueEveryday documents behind a synagogue's history.150 m · about 2 min on foot

Distances and times are estimates from where each place sits on the map; the actual route may differ.

Make this place part of your day

Stops close to each other, in an order we tried. Follow it as it is, or make it your own.

All routes 5
Hanging Church, reference image from Wikimedia Commons7 stops · about 4 hours

Photo: Berthold Werner · CC BY-SA 3.0

A suggested route · Faith & spirituality

Old Cairo: The Religions Complex

A mosque, churches and a synagogue within a few steps of one another: the story of an Egypt where everyone lived side by side. A short, quiet route for a Friday or Saturday morning.

  1. 1Amr ibn al-As Mosque
  2. 2Hanging Church
  3. 3Coptic Museum
  4. 4Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
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