Saint Barbara Church

Tucked away in the labyrinth of narrow streets of Old Coptic Cairo, right around the corner from the Ben Ezra Synagogue, stands the modest Church of Saint Barbara (Sitt Barbara). This small basilica, though often overshadowed by the neighboring grand Hanging Church, is one of the oldest in the quarter (built in the 5th–7th centuries) and a gem for those seeking an authentic atmosphere and an introduction to one of the most venerated Christian great martyrs.