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Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus vs Mosque of Ibn Tulun

Both are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Mosque of Ibn Tulun scores significantly better than Church of St Sergius and Bacchus. Mosque of Ibn Tulun comes in at 90 with accolades from 4 reviews such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.

Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
8 / 10
Old Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Built over a cave where the Holy Family was said to have stayed the night during their flight from King Herod." Full review
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A special ceremony is still held every June 1 to commemorate the event.
Frommer's Frommer's
"One of the most atmospheric churches in Cairo, this round Greek Orthodox church is actually a reconstruction of a 7th-century church t." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"According to the Bible, this sanctuary was built over the crypt where the holy family took refuge during their flight from Egypt and is thus highly venerated by Christians. " Full review
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
9 / 10
al-Basatin, off al-Saliba Street, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This huge congregational mosque was built in 879 by Ahmad Ibn Tulun with the intention of accommodating his entire army during Friday prayers." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The oldest mosque in Cairo to have retained its original appearance (9C)." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This huge and magnificent mosque and enclosure is almost all that remains of a 9th-century city built here by an enterprising upstart named Ahmad Ibn Tulun" Full review