Cave Church
Cave Church
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- Jatita30 contributionsPut this on your list!Not to be missed. It is close to the Citadel and City of the Dead but not on typical tourist itineraries. The carvings of biblical stories and the presence of such as large worship space is quite striking. The way to the Cave Church takes you through the Garbage City and gives you opportunity to realize how a city as big as Cairo functions.Visited January 2023Written January 7, 2023
- Sarah LLondon, United Kingdom3,027 contributionsBest thing I saw in CairoOf all the things I saw in Cairo, including the pyramids, this was the best. Way up in the hills, away from the city, stands the majestic and highly unexpected place of worship. The church is truly beautiful and so unique with Bible verses etched into the rock in different areas. It's free to enter and a really peaceful place to visit.Visited June 2023Travelled with friendsWritten June 12, 2023
- LolaGo1Washington DC, District of Columbia6,407 contributionsWhere is it?My hired driver had to stop 3 times at the Garbage City to ask for directions to this attraction. At the entrance, the Guard asked for the license and another ID from my driver. They were returned to him on our way out. The church is small. There are carvings on some outside walls, has ampitheater kind of seating arrangements, and a small altar. Note that along the way to the bottom of the church are pictures on the walls. One of these pictures includes that of Saint Mother Theresa. Garbage City: Note that one passes this place on the way to this attraction. This is where collected thrash are packed and prepared for shipping somewhere. Streets are vey narrow, dirty, and dusty here.Visited October 2023Travelled soloWritten October 21, 2023
- Sarah OssamaSaqqara, Egypt3 contributionsA place worth visiting, but you need to make some precautionsA unique and beautiful place, there are actually 3 churches in this place. I loved the cave church, It's breathtaking. However, It's not easy to reach as it lies in a very poor neighborhood. I highly recommend not taking any photos on your way to the church, as this won't be well tolerated by the residents. Also, if you can go there with someone local it'd be much safer. At the end, the place is worth visiting and the church itself is very safe.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten October 26, 2023
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Sarah Ossama
Saqqara, Egypt3 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Friends
A unique and beautiful place, there are actually 3 churches in this place. I loved the cave church, It's breathtaking. However, It's not easy to reach as it lies in a very poor neighborhood. I highly recommend not taking any photos on your way to the church, as this won't be well tolerated by the residents. Also, if you can go there with someone local it'd be much safer. At the end, the place is worth visiting and the church itself is very safe.
Written October 26, 2023
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,407 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Solo
My hired driver had to stop 3 times at the Garbage City to ask for directions to this attraction. At the entrance, the Guard asked for the license and another ID from my driver. They were returned to him on our way out.
The church is small. There are carvings on some outside walls, has ampitheater kind of seating arrangements, and a small altar. Note that along the way to the bottom of the church are pictures on the walls. One of these pictures includes that of Saint Mother Theresa.
Garbage City: Note that one passes this place on the way to this attraction. This is where collected thrash are packed and prepared for shipping somewhere. Streets are vey narrow, dirty, and dusty here.
The church is small. There are carvings on some outside walls, has ampitheater kind of seating arrangements, and a small altar. Note that along the way to the bottom of the church are pictures on the walls. One of these pictures includes that of Saint Mother Theresa.
Garbage City: Note that one passes this place on the way to this attraction. This is where collected thrash are packed and prepared for shipping somewhere. Streets are vey narrow, dirty, and dusty here.
Written October 21, 2023
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Lukas S
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Jun. 2023 • Solo
Really interesting church, you have to go through garbage city to get there so it is a real adventure and you wont forget it! The church area is like an oasis, clean, fresh air, nice and the churches are interesting - yes, there is many churches 😁 and there is even zip line and small adrenaline park on the end of the road.
Written June 30, 2023
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Sarah L
London, UK3,027 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Friends
Of all the things I saw in Cairo, including the pyramids, this was the best. Way up in the hills, away from the city, stands the majestic and highly unexpected place of worship. The church is truly beautiful and so unique with Bible verses etched into the rock in different areas. It's free to enter and a really peaceful place to visit.
Written June 12, 2023
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Allen H
Little Rock, AR236 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Simply awesome! The Cave Church was on my must see list and it exceeded expectations!
Simply amazing! So much to see and take in, it was almost overwhelming.
Simply amazing! So much to see and take in, it was almost overwhelming.
Written June 4, 2023
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PaulR
Ben Lomond, CA8 contributions
Feb. 2023
It may not be on many tour group itineraries, as the route to it is through a distressed area but is very much worth the visit.
Written March 8, 2023
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Jatita
Washington, DC30 contributions
Jan. 2023
Not to be missed. It is close to the Citadel and City of the Dead but not on typical tourist itineraries. The carvings of biblical stories and the presence of such as large worship space is quite striking. The way to the Cave Church takes you through the Garbage City and gives you opportunity to realize how a city as big as Cairo functions.
Written January 7, 2023
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RohanChristian
Ahmedabad, India184 contributions
Nov. 2022
also known as the garbage church. best attraction a hidden gem. reaching there is a tedious task have to take a seperate vehicle right through the garbage collectors and scrap dealers but once you reach there its like a wonder of the world. built inside a cave with an open theatre like sitting arrangement. one should visit if get a chance
Written November 24, 2022
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Ron
Savannah, GA846 contributions
Oct. 2022 • Couples
We loved this place. It is off most tour paths because access is through garbage city and buses could not navigate those roads. We visited on Sunday when service was still in progress. Some of the people shared bread with us afterwards and everyone was super friendly. This place is huge and has some spectacular carvings on surrounding rocks. Must see place when visiting Cairo. If we had to choose one attraction we would choose this one over pyramids.
Written October 13, 2022
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Brian
Denver, CO4 contributions
Oct. 2022 • Friends
The drive through Garbage City is fascinating and the best part. The church itself is a waste of time. It’s simply Cairo’s version of the mega churches we have in the States, (read more interested in seeming hip and cool to the younger generations than in being a church). It’s modern, not historical, and may be fun in the future - when they finish the zip line, if you’re into that kind of thing. Can’t help but wonder if the inhabitants of Garbage City wouldn’t be better stewards of the money being spent on this ridiculous place.
Written October 10, 2022
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amrdarwish
Giza, Egypt10 contributions
" My name is Amr I have a good car | can go any place inside Egypt And any tourist place Like Giza pyramids and Saqqara archaeological area , the pyramids of Dahshur , the Red Pyramid , the Memphis Museum , the Egyptian Museum , Khan El - Khalili , the Citadel of Salah al - Din , Alexandria , Hurghada , Sharm El - Sheikh and any other places you want to go and also there is a reception service at the airport . . . For inquiries you can contact me on WhatsApp + "plus two zero one zero six six seven zero seven zero one three
Etcas
Minnetonka, MN
Where is best off the beaten path shopping in Cairo Egypt?
Adib Farid
Sao Paulo, SP1,003 contributions
Around the churchs and and in the old market!!
Do I have to pay to get in the cave church and stay there for a while?
Babylonhazfallen
Mitchell, SD12 contributions
No payment needed. Our taxi driver Muhammed took us up there. The road up there is super narrow in places.
citytravelox
Oxford24 contributions
Opening hours?
Linda K
Malmö, Sweden8 contributions
I dont think there is opening hours best time to go there is in the morning
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