Monastery · Egypt
Red Monastery
A historic monastery near Sohag known for its decorated church and red-brick construction.
Where it is
26.5551, 31.6171
Why go
The surviving church combines brick, limestone and reused stone elements. Its sanctuary decoration includes painted biblical figures and scenes, giving the interior a very different character from an undecorated monastic ruin. The monastery is a distinct site from the nearby White Monastery.
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