Cairo · Hidden Gems

💎 Cave Church of St Simon (Mokattam)

دير القديس سمعان الخراز بالمقطم

A 20,000-seat church carved into the Mokattam cliffs, reached through Cairo's 'Garbage City' recycling district.

Local tip: Go by taxi with the driver waiting; Sunday mornings are busy with services.

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