St. Catherine’s Monastery

St. Catherine's Monastery is situated at the base of Mt. Sinai's mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments. It is one of the most famous monasteries in the world. Built in the 6th century, the monastery is believed to be built around Moses' Burning Bush. It has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO because of Mt. Sinai's importance in three major world religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam), the natural environment of the area and the historic architecture and art.