Also known as the Roman Monastery, Deir Baramouse is the northernmost of the Wadi Natrun Monasteries.
This monastic community offers some of the most beautiful icons and wall paintings in the region, as well as ruins of the monastery in previous ages.
There is much you can see here, including the ancient enclosure wall, the Church of the Holy Virgin with its two chapels and baptistery, and the Church of St. John the Baptist.
One of the monastery's refectories is open to visitors and boasts a massive stone table that takes up almost all of the room, and there is even a guest house for visitors. Please make sure to dress modestly while visiting the monastery.
Wadi Natrun is located 100 km northwest of Cairo in the Western Desert. The only way to get there is by car or by bus. West Delta Buses leave every hour from the Heliopolis station in Cairo.
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This monastic community offers some of the most beautiful icons and wall paintings in the region, as well as ruins of the monastery in previous ages.
There is much you can see here, including the ancient enclosure wall, the Church of the Holy Virgin with its two chapels and baptistery, and the Church of St. John the Baptist.
One of the monastery's refectories is open to visitors and boasts a massive stone table that takes up almost all of the room, and there is even a guest house for visitors. Please make sure to dress modestly while visiting the monastery.
Wadi Natrun is located 100 km northwest of Cairo in the Western Desert. The only way to get there is by car or by bus. West Delta Buses leave every hour from the Heliopolis station in Cairo.
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Wadi Natrun
Within an hour and a half driving distance from Cairo, lies the Natrun Valley.
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Deir As-Surian
Located in Wadi Natrun and renowned for its exquisite frescoes, icons, and other religious artwork.
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St. Bishoi Monastery
The monastery of Anba Bishoi in Wadi Natrun, not far from Cairo, is an image of serenity.
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Deir Abu Makar
Known as "Deir Anba Makarius Al-Akbar", it is the oldest and most secluded of the Wadi Natrun monasteries.
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