The Hanging Church

Why go

Stand back to understand why the church is called “hanging”: its structure sits over the old fort rather than on ordinary street-level ground. Inside, the pulpit and icon-covered walls shift the visit from Roman masonry to a living Coptic worship space.

What to look for

• The church stands over the Babylon Fortress gatehouse.
• A marble pulpit is a focal point inside the church.
• Icons line the church walls.

Useful to know

• See the fortress remains first to understand the church’s raised position.
• Check the church’s official visiting information before going, as worship may affect entry.

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