Rosetta
EgyptEG
City in Beheira governorate, Egypt
Rosetta or Rashid is a port city of the Nile Delta, 65 km (40 mi) east of Alexandria, in Egypt's Beheira governorate. The Rosetta Stone was discovered in nearby Fort Julien in 1799.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 125,778
- Coordinates
- 31.400, 30.417
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Elevation
- 15 m
Overview of Rosetta
Rosetta — a mid-sized city in Egypt — is worth a place on your map. Its resident count stands at approximately 125,778. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: nature, culture and sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Rosetta
Nature in Rosetta
(10)Rosetta's nature entries include Countryside, Desert, Geological Formations, Lakes and Natural Places. Everything listed here comes from what Rosetta is actually tagged with. Altogether 10 options are tagged here.
Culture in Rosetta
(3)Looking for culture? Rosetta has Castles, Fountains and Historical Sites. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Rosetta's own activity tags.
Sports in Rosetta
(3)Rosetta's sports entries include Hunting, Running and Slopes. Everything listed here comes from what Rosetta is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Rosetta
(1)The wellness shortlist for Rosetta: Hammam. All of it is drawn from Rosetta's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Rosetta
(2)Other activities lovers get Fishing and Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Rosetta is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Rosetta
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Rosetta stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Rosetta, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Africa/Cairo.
Similar destinations
Places near Rosetta that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rosetta known for?
- Rosetta, in Egypt, is best known for nature, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 125,778 residents.
- What can you do in Rosetta?
- Recorded activities in Rosetta include Countryside, Desert, Geological Formations, Lakes and Natural Places. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Rosetta?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Rosetta stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Rosetta located?
- Rosetta is located in Egypt. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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