Monastery · Egypt
Saint Catherine’s Monastery
A historic monastery beneath Mount Sinai, with churches, a mosque and an important manuscript collection.
Where it is
28.5558, 33.9761
Why go
Founded under the Byzantine emperor Justinian, the monastery encloses a group of religious and residential buildings. Its Church of the Transfiguration and manuscript heritage are central to its significance. The association with the Burning Bush belongs to religious tradition. The monastery and surrounding mountains are different places; this pin identifies the monastery complex.
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