Rosetta

#164 among destinations in Egypt

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Rosetta or Rashid is a port city of the Nile Delta, 65 km east of Alexandria, in Egypt's Beheira governorate. The Rosetta Stone was discovered there in 1799. ()

Local name: رشيد Population: 64.5 thous. (2019)Coordinates: 31°24'16"N, 30°24'59"E

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Al BuhayrahEgypt

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Rosetta – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Julien.

4.4 miNW
Forts and castles
Fort Julien
113 min walk • Fort Julien is a fort located on the left or west bank of the Nile about 5 kilometres north-west of Rashid on the north coast of Egypt.