Church of St. George in Cairo

　　The Church of St. George is a Greek Orthodox church located in Cairo. Its history dates back to the 10th century or even earlier, but the current building was constructed in 1909. It is a rather rare domed church and the only one of its kind in Egypt.

　　The most distinctive feature of the Church of St. George is its circular dome and the cross atop it. The round main hall of the church is quite uncommon among Christian churches, making it particularly unique. The interior of the church is not particularly opulent, but it is solemn and dignified. The large crystal chandelier overhead adds to its majestic ambiance. The highlights of the church’s interior include its stained-glass windows and the blue-green ceiling, whose color scheme is very striking and eye-catching. Several iconic religious paintings can also be admired on the church’s walls.

　　Church of St. George Reason to visit: The only domed church in Egypt Continent: Africa [Africa] Country/Region: Egypt [Egypt] Province/State: Cairo Governorate [Cairo Governorate] City: Cairo [Cairo]