Philae, Egypt

Romance in complete harmony with the water landscape - this is a complex of temples dedicated to the goddess Isis, named Philae. To get to it you need a boat, and this in turn is an unforgettable experience. A small flotilla anchored on the pier at Shelal provides transportation for those wishing to visit the Philae Temple. Philae gained fame and importance during the Ptolemaic dynasty and as the main cult center of the goddess Isis attracted pilgrims from all over the Mediterranean. It was the scale of this cult that saved Philae during the Christian era.
After the church closed in 550 AD, Christians converted the main column into a chapel and built churches on the island, none of which have survived to this day. In a large backyard, surrounded by long colonnades, is a series of ruined temples, the most notable of which is the temple of Aresnufis. The main attraction of Philae is the temple of Isis. Its first pylon was erected by Ptolemy XII.
The walls of the corridor between the columns are painted with inscriptions that are a legacy of Napoleon's troops. Behind the entrance pylon there is a courtyard, to the left of which is the House of Birth - here the pharaohs gained their legitimacy as earthly descendants of Horus by participating in the rituals of divine birth. 
On one of the walls is a painted scene that tells of the birth of Horus by his mother Isis in a swamp. Unfortunately, this picture today bears the mark of devastation left by Christian iconoclasts rather than the symbolism of mythology. Also of interest is the altar, which contains a stone pedestal dedicated to Ptolemy III and his wife Berenice. 
Among the other pearls in the crown of Philae are the small temple of Hathor, as well as the most famous monument of Philae - Pavilion of Trajan. Slava Philae also hosts a lavish show with light and sound effects.