Saint George`s Church in Old Cairo

In the very heart of Coptic Cairo, on the grounds of the ancient Roman Fortress of Babylon, stands one of Egypt`s most unusual Christian shrines—the Church of Saint George (Mar Girgis). Unlike classical basilicas, this church is unique for its circular form, having been built directly atop one of the massive round towers of the fortress erected by Emperor Trajan in the 1st century AD.