Egypt is home to some of the world’s oldest monasteries. The Monastery of Saint Anthony is hidden in the Eastern Desert. Nearby stands the Monastery of Saint Paul, peaceful and remote. In Sohag, the White Monastery shows fine Coptic architecture. Close by, the Red Monastery holds unique wall paintings.
Saint Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai is a UNESCO treasure. These Egypt monasteries keep faith, history, and art alive. They are sacred places of prayer and timeless beauty.