Red Monastery

The Red Monastery features thick walls constructed with red bricks and white limestone, complemented by granite columns in pink and black colors.

Founded by Saint Bishoy during the fourth century AD, the monastery endured two major fires caused by Roman forces and Berber attacks.

The monastery walls contain tempera murals depicting Biblical scenes, including representations of Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, and the Four Gospels.

The monastery welcomes visitors every day of the week between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with guided tours explaining its architectural features.

The fortress section consists of four floors built with different materials: baked bricks for lower levels and sun-dried mud bricks for upper sections.

Location: Sohag Governorate

Elevation above the sea: 98 m

GPS coordinates: 26.55483,31.61976

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46