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Sharqia governorate

🏙️ Zagazig

The Sharqia capital, beside the ruins of Bubastis, the ancient city of the cat goddess Bastet.

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📍 Districts & areas

Tell Basta
Bubastis ruins, the cat cemetery and an open-air museum.

Town centre
Busy markets and the university district.

🏛️ Places to visit

🍽️ What & where to eat

Country-style grills and Sharqia's home cooking

🛍️ What to buy

Dates and local produce from the markets

🏬 Where to shop

Central market streets