 South side of the monastery | ||
| White monastery · الدير الأبيض | ||
| Governorate | Sōhāg | |
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| height | 105 m | |
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The White monastery (Arabic:الدير الأبيض, ad-Dair al-Abyaḍ) or Schenute Monastery is located west of Sōhāg in Middle Egypt in the governorate Sōhāg. It is one of the most important monasteries Central Egypt.
background
getting there
In the street
The journey can be from Sōhāg can be done out with a taxi.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
The White monastery. Admission is free.
activities
Visitors can take part in the fairs.
respect
There is gender segregation in Coptic churches. Women go to mass in the right (southern) part, men or their families accompanied by men in the left part of the church (s).
shop
kitchen
accommodation
Accommodation options exist in Sōhāg, Asyūṭ or Luxor.
trips
A visit to the White Monastery can be compared to that of the Red Monastery connect. In the immediate vicinity of the White Monastery there is also the Monastery of St. Karas and the cave of St. Shenudah.
