Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, Old Cairo: Photos, Reviews & Location

4th-century church believed to be built on the spot where Joseph, Mary & baby Jesus once rested.

At a glance

#3 of 9 Tourist attractions in Old Cairo

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

0.1 km from the center of Old Cairo

Rating breakdown

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264J+G77, Mari Gerges, Kom Ghorab, Old Cairo, Cairo Governorate 4244001, Egypt

egymonuments.gov.eg

+20 2 23634204

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church?: Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 1,616 reviews.
How does Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church rank in Old Cairo?: Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church is #3 of 9 Tourist attractions in Old Cairo by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church located?: 264J+G77, Mari Gerges, Kom Ghorab, Old Cairo, Cairo Governorate 4244001, Egypt — 0.1 km from the center of Old Cairo.
How can I contact Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church?: Phone: +20 2 23634204 · Website: egymonuments.gov.eg

Reviews (8)

Diana Paguaga 2024 Apr 27

I loved visiting this. This church commemorates the Virgin Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus journey to Egypt when they left to hide baby Jesus. If you are a Christian this is a place you should visit. I loved the history of the first Christians hiding in Egypt

Taz C 2024 Apr 19

The Cavern Church in Cairo is a captivating historical site where you can descend into this ancient space with a unique blend of antiquity and spirituality. Carved into rock, the church exudes a serene atmosphere, with Coptic Christian motifs that date back centuries. Inside, you can find the cave where Mother Mary took refuge for 3 months and the well the family drank from. Despite its simplicity, the Cavern Church offers a profound glimpse into Cairo's layered past and the enduring resilience of Egypt's Christian heritage. A must-visit for history enthusiasts.

Bill Lopes 2024 Apr 11

Religious place of great biblical significance. Joseph and Mary along with baby Jesus have said to have taken shelter here during rein of king Harod.

Kiks 2024 Mar 31

That was baby Jesus' cot when the Holy family fled from King Herod! Amazing. You can see the bunker where the disciples hid from the Romans through floor of the hanging church. The masses are conducted in Arabic and Demotic

Christa Dandoy 2024 Mar 18

Near the Hanging Church so super easy to stop in. Supposedly the Holy Family stayed in a cave underneath and also drank from the well.

nora shoieb 2024 Mar 08

It's an important historical church. This is where Marie and Joseph stayed during their journey. There's the well from which they drank water. It was beautiful but to be honest I couldn't stand the smell inside so I didn't stay long. It doesn't have that much ventilation because it's underground.

Sylvie GVA 2024 Mar 05

Très belle église et surtout un lieu de paix où vous découvrirez où se seraient caché Marie, Joseph et Jésus pendant trois mois en fuyant en Égypte.
Le lieu est bien préservé et la caverne est intéressante à voir.
Les explications sont inscrites en anglais ce qui est pas mal.
Les photos sont autorisées.
Et l’accès à l’église est gratuite comme toutes les églises que nous avons visitées.

Hassan Makhlouf 2023 Aug 25

One important historical sites to visit in Cairo. You can see the site where Mary, Joseph stayed for more than a month, you can see the will that they used to get water to drink. It’s very nice well maintained site, you feel how that area in Cairo where the place of all religions. Outside the church you can find books representing all this history and more.