Bell tower of the Basilica of the Transfiguration - Sinai, Egypt - Bell Towers on Waymarking.com

St. Catherine's Monastery is an Orthodox monastery on the Sinai peninsula at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt. The main church of the monastery is the Basilica of the Transfiguration (or Katholikon), which was built of granite by the Byzantine architect Stephanos at the same time as the defensive walls. The church structure, the roof, and the carved cedar doors at the entrance are all originals from 527 AD.

The neo-Classical tower was built in 1871 by one of the monks, Gregorius. It houses nine bells given by the Tsar of Russia. The bells continue to be rung for services on Sundays and Holydays.

Sources: Wikipedia (visit link) and Sacred Destinations (visit link)

Address of Tower: Saint Catherine's Monastery Sinai, Sinai Peninsula , Egypt Still Operational: yes Number of bells in tower?: 9 Relevant website?: [Web Link] Rate tower: Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Not listed

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