Coptic Museum

About

Founded by Marcus Simaika in 1910 inside the walls of the Babylon Fortress in Coptic Cairo, it holds the world's largest collection of Coptic Christian art — manuscripts, icons, textiles, carved wood and stone. Combine it with the Hanging Church, St Sergius and the Ben Ezra Synagogue on the same street.

Visitor information

Recommended visit

1 h – 1.5 h

Best time to visit

Weekday mornings; Fridays and Saturdays are busier.

How to get there

Metro Line 1 to Mar Girgis station; the entrance is right opposite the station.

Location