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The side wall of the Ben Ezra Synagogue with tall arched windows and a crenellated parapet, a banana plant in front.
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Ben Ezra Synagogue

The Ben Ezra Synagogue in Coptic Cairo stands on a site used for Jewish worship since at least the 9th century; the present building dates from its rebuilding in the 1890s. Its storeroom held the Cairo Geniza, some 400,000 manuscript fragments found in the 19th century and now mostly in Cambridge. It no longer holds regular services and is visited as a historic monument.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 09:00–16:00

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source egymonuments.gov.eg

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon09:00–16:00
Tue09:00–16:00
Wed09:00–16:00
Thu09:00–16:00
Fri09:00–16:00
Sat09:00–16:00
Sun09:00–16:00

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Ben Ezra Synagogue?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–16:00.

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