Sohag, Egypt
White Monastery
The Coptic White Monastery, also The Monastery of Abba Shenouda and The Athribian Monastery is a Coptic Orthodox monastery named after Saint Shenoute. It is located near the Upper Egyptian cities of Tahta and Sohag, and about two and a half miles south-east of the Red Monastery. The name of the monastery is derived from the colour of the white limestone of its outside walls.
- City
- Sohag
- Country
- Egypt
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
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