Sights & landmarks
Monastery of Saint Simeon
The Monastery of Saint Simeon is a monastery on the west bank of the Nile at Aswan. For visitors, it represents Aswan’s monastic heritage and adds a religious landmark to the archaeological landscape west of the city.
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What is Monastery of Saint Simeon?
The Monastery of Saint Simeon is a monastery on the west bank of the Nile at Aswan. For visitors, it represents Aswan’s monastic heritage and adds a religious landmark to the archaeological landscape west of the city.
Build this into your Aswan day
Use this place as an anchor, then layer nearby stops and a little breathing room around it.