Monastery of Saint Simon the Tanner (Cave Church)

دير القديس سمعان الخراز (كنيسة المغارة)

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Monastery of Saint Simon the Tanner (Cave Church) is an attraction in Mokattam, Cairo. (summary built from the sources listed on this page)

Manshiyat Naser, Mokattam, Cairo

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Outdoors: most comfortable in Oct–Apr, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C. Avoid midday in Jul–Aug (average highs up to 39°C).

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