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Main Sights in Egypt
Saint Catherine Monastery - its constructions back to 4th century A/D. it lies on the Foothills of Moses Mountain and it include:
The Basilica - built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century A.D. in the monarchal style with its three halls which consists of the Sanctuary, the Altar and the Nave, above the arch of the Sanctuary, there are the oldest and most beautiful mosaics in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
The Chapel of the Burning Bush - behind the main church of the monastery.
The Library - the library of Saint Catherine it said to a rank second only to that the Vatican as for the extensive collection of the rare manuscripts (3,500) in various languages.
The Mosque - it lays beside the main church, constructed during the reign of Fatimed Caliph El- Amek-Bi Ahkam –Ellah in the 11th century symbolic of love and fraternity on the land of Egypt.
Museum Of the Monastery - Its hosts a rare collection of icons (2000) and the most precious objects, offered as gifts send by kings and rulers of the Christian world as crosses , gold crowns inlaid with precious stones and also gold plated chandeliers.
Moses Mountains - it is 2285 meters high. On its highest summit there is a small church and a mosque where visitors are keen to climb the mountain to watch sunrise. It’s called Mt Moneiga where God spoke to his Profit Moses.
Deir El Banat - it is in Firan valley and contains the remains of a church, on its rubble a new church has been built, its high mountains are the most beautiful in the world with their various colors and shapes.
Shrine of Profit Harun - in the Raha (Rest) valley at Saint Catherine`s
Valley near Sefsafa Mountains.
Shrine of Profit Saleh - 10 km. from Saint Catherine at the meeting point of Murrah Valley and El- Sheikh Valley .
Sirabit El- Khadem Temple - its lies on a small mountains north west of Firan, established by the Pharaohs north east of Abu Zenema and include the cave of Goddess Huthor.
Hammat Pharoan (Pharos Bath) - a group of hot sulphur springs, with a temperature of 72 C at the source.
Al Gondi (The Soldier) Fort - constructed by Sultan Salah El-din Al-Ayoubi about 65 Km east of Ras Sidr in 1165 AD.
El-Tor Fort - Built by Sultan Selim in 1520 A.D.
Sallah El-Din Fort - built by Sultan Salah El-din Al-Ayoubi on Pharaoh’s Island in 1170 A.D. and its known for its unique position overlooking El Aqaba Gulf.
Ras Sidr - overlooks the Suez Gulf and its distinguished by several natural tourist aspects, towering mountains, huge valleys, soft golden sands, beaches and clear blue water, it is considered a beautiful summer and winter resort.
Ras Mohamed - it is 80 km. south of El-Tor at the tip of Sinai Peninsula on the Gulf of Suez and el Aqaba at Tiran Strait it is renowned for being the most fit areas or diving all over the world as it include the most exquisite coral reef and rare colored fish, it was recently declared as a National Park.
Sharm El Sheikh - 336 km, from Suez, 53 km. from Ras Mohamed, it lies on El-Aqaba Gulf, an international summer and winter resort preferred by vacationers to experience fishing, swimming, diving and relaxing, etc.
Dahab - about 81 km from Sharm El-Sheikh, is one of the most beautiful beaches of Sinai, its named Dahab which mean in Arabic gold due to its golden sandy beaches.
Nuweiba - about 87 km. from Dahab, on the Aqaba gulf, where palm trees cover its beaches, it has camping sites and hotels, it is also a major site port in South Sinai.
Taba - considered Egypt’s eastern border line overlooking Aqaba Gulf, 70 km from Nuweiba, famous for its fascinating natural beauty, clear blue water and abundance of bays which are considered among the landmarks of this tourists region, it has also an international airport.
Pharaoh's Island - known as Salah El-Din Fort and it has a unique location, beside its historical background, it occupies a strategic position overlooking Aqaba gulf, where visitors may access Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Taba.
Firan Valley - known for its greenly and orchards, Deir El Banat, is a monastery located in a high mountain, regarded as the most beautiful in the world due to their various colors and shapes.
There are natural springs, medicinal plants, and herbs which heal many ailments, and the most famous in South Sinai are:
Pharos bath - 110 km. from the tunnel of El Shahid Ahmed Hamdi which consists of 15 springs which flow hot water suitable for the treatment of the eyes, skin and chest diseases.
Moses Bath - 3 km, from Al-Tor city, its sulphuous water is good for the treatment of many the pneumatic and skin diseases.
