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Nelson's Island, Abu Qir

#1 among attractions in Abu Qir

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Local name: جزيرة جريشة Area: 6.6 acres (0.0103 mi²)Coordinates: 31°21'30"N, 30°6'22"E
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Abu Qir Egypt

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Nelson's Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Montaza Palace, Heracleion, Canopus, El Mandara.

  • montaza palace alexandria7.2 miSW
    1932 ornate palace and extensive gardens

    Montaza Palace, Alexandria

    183 min walk • Montaza Palace stands as a beacon of regal splendor in the bustling city of Alexandria, Egypt. This historical edifice, with its lush surrounding gardens, offers a tranquil retreat from the urban expanse. Its ornate design and majestic presence echo the tales of a...

  • heracleion3.7 miS
    City, Archaeological site

    Heracleion

    96 min walk • Heracleion, also known by its Egyptian name Thonis and sometimes called Thonis-Heracleion, was an ancient Egyptian port city located near the Canopic Mouth of the Nile, about 32 km northeast of Alexandria on the Mediterranean Sea.

  • canopus alexandria4.2 miS
    Town, Archaeological site

    Canopus, Alexandria

    109 min walk • Canopus, also known as Canobus, was an ancient Egyptian coastal town, located in the Nile Delta. Its site is in the eastern outskirts of modern-day Alexandria, around 25 kilometers from the center of that city.

  • el mandara alexandria7.1 miSW
    Neighbourhood

    El Mandara, Alexandria

    181 min walk • El Mandara is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt.

  • el maamora alexandria6 miSW
    Neighbourhood

    El Maamora, Alexandria

    153 min walk • El Maamora is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt.

  • el maamora beach alexandria6.6 miSW
    Neighbourhood

    El Maamora Beach, Alexandria

    168 min walk • El Maamora Beach is a popular beach in the neighborhood of El Maamora in Alexandria, Egypt. It is located east of Montaza's royal gardens, and administrated by both the Governorate of Alexandria and the El Maamora Housing and Construction company. It is considered one of the main tourist attractions in Alexandria for its beach and parks.

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