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Abu Mena

Alexandria, Egypt

About

The church, baptistry, basilicas, public buildings, streets, monasteries, houses and workshops in this early Christian holy city were built over the tomb of the martyr Menas of Alexandria, who died in A.D. 296.

Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia

Plan your visit

Hours

Booking

No booking needed

Sources: hours

When to go

  • Time of day: Morning, Afternoon

Features & amenities

What to expect

  • Indoor + outdoor

What to bring

  • Water
  • comfortable shoes

Good to know

  • No guide needed

Tags

Planning Alexandria

The rest of my Alexandria saves, on the city's planning pages.