Saint Catherine’s Monastery, otherwise known by the Christian faith as the “Sacred Monastery of the God-Trodden Mount Sinai” is situated on the Sinai Peninsula, at the foot of Mount Sinai in Saint Catherine, Egypt. It comes under the administration of the Church of Sinai and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. The outstanding monastery traces its history all the way back to 565 - the year it was established. That makes it one of the oldest working Christian monasteries worldwide! Besides housing monks, it also houses the world’s oldest continually operating library, with precious collections like the Syriac Sinaiticus and the Codex Sinaiticus. While you might not be able to actually touch these precious old books, you can still admire the scenic views and spiritual atmosphere in the monastery. In fact, hotels and tourist amenities have been popping up around the monastery as well after attracting tourists who have come to visit. If you are into ancient history and art, this is certainly a place to visit.