Lake district, Egypt

Places to visit near Rosetta

Rosetta is a town in Lake district, Egypt, home to about 64,481 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 19 mosques & dargahs, 10 forts & heritage, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Al-Mahaly Mosque (1 km), Lake Idku (32 km) and Bay of Abu Kir (33 km).

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Rosetta, Egypt
Rosetta, Lake district, Egypt. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rosetta at a glance

Location
Lake district, Egypt
Population
about 64,481
Coordinates
31.3995° N, 30.4172° E
Places within 50 km
56 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Rosetta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rosetta: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Rosetta

95 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Rosetta. The closest is Wafya Al-Samet Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Al-Mahaly Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rosetta

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rosetta. The closest is مسجد زغلول (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rosetta

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rosetta. The closest is Tall Kafri (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Rosetta

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Rosetta. The closest is Barr al Qiţ‘ah (13 km); the best-known is Bay of Abu Kir (33 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Rosetta

12 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Rosetta. The closest is Geziret al Dahab (32 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Rosetta

11 museums within 100 km of Rosetta. The closest is Arab Killy House (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rosetta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rosetta
  2. 1 km Zaghloul Mosque · mosque, Lake
  3. 1 km مسجد زغلول · heritage site, Lake
  4. 1 km Wafya Al-Samet Mosque · mosque, Lake
  5. 1 km Al-Mahaly Mosque · mosque, Lake
  6. 1 km St. Mark's Church · church, Lake
  7. 1 km Back to Rosetta

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rosetta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs1995Wafya Al-Samet Mosque (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1053مسجد زغلول (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints127Tall Kafri (38 km)
    Other attractions724Amasyali House (1 km)
    Beaches & coast319Barr al Qiţ‘ah (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves512Geziret al Dahab (32 km)
    Museums211Arab Killy House (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs211Idfina Weir (18 km)
    Churches210St. Mark's Church (1 km)
    Parks58Al-Midan Al-Ibrahimy Gardens (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Alexandria Zoo (62 km)
    Waterfalls01Al Shalalat Gardens (66 km)

    Rosetta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rosetta?

    Al-Mahaly Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Wafya Al-Samet Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Zaghloul Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), مسجد زغلول (heritage site, about 1 km), Amasyali House (attraction, about 1 km), St. Mark's Church (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rosetta?

    56 places on Spotwander: 19 mosques & dargahs, 10 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint, 7 other attractions, 3 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Rosetta?

    Wafya Al-Samet Mosque, about 1 km by road; Zaghloul Mosque (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rosetta?

    مسجد زغلول, about 1 km by road; Fort Julien (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rosetta?

    Tall Kafri, about 38 km by road; Karadid Fari (61 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rosetta?

    Start in Rosetta, visit Zaghloul Mosque, then مسجد زغلول, then Wafya Al-Samet Mosque, then Al-Mahaly Mosque, then St. Mark's Church, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rosetta?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Rosetta

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rosetta’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rosetta on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.