Heavenly Cathedral

كاتدرائية السمائيين

A Coptic Orthodox cathedral in Sharm, with interior walls and ceilings covered in vividly colored murals of Bible stories.

The Heavenly Cathedral (Al Sama’eyeen) is a Coptic Orthodox church located in the Hay El Nour district of southern Sharm. Its exterior is a white-domed building, and nearly every interior wall and ceiling is painted with scenes from the Bible and decorated with colored glass, making it one of the most lavish churches on the Sinai Peninsula. Entry is free. Dress should cover the shoulders and extend below the knees, and visitors should keep their voices low. It is often combined with the Al-Sahaba Mosque and the Old Market into a half-day city tour.

Opening hours

About 09:00–19:00

Coptic · Church · Murals

Nearby sights

Al Sahaba Mosque
Sharm Old Market
Ras Um Sid & Farsha Café
Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh
Sharks Bay
SOHO Square
Ras Mohammed National Park
Straits of Tiran Reefs

Places to eat nearby

Fares Seafood (Old Market)
Sinai Star Seafood Restaurant
El Masrien Grill (Old Market)