Things to do in Sidon, LB
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea and LBCI chair Pierre Daher squared off in court Friday as their yearslong battle over control of the TV station came to a crescendo.
Khan al-Franj is located in Sidon. Using our world travel planner, Sidon attractions like Khan al-Franj can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
Saeed Murjan is a soccer player for the Al-Ramtha SC, Al-Arabi (Irbid), Kazma SC, Jordan national under-20 football team, Jordan national under-23 football team, and Jordan national football team. Saeed was born on February 10th, 1990 in Irbid.
Nejmeh Square, Place de l'Étoile, is home to the Lebanese Parliament, its complementary Deputies’ office building, two cathedrals, a crypt museum, plus several cafés and restaurants. The square is a recognizable icon of Beirut, most notable for its Art Deco architecture.
The Castle of Saint Louis, also known as Qalaat al Muizz or the Land Castle, is a ruined castle in Sidon, Lebanon. It was built in 1254 by French crusaders on the site of an earlier Fatimid fortress, and was altered a number of times until the 17th century.
To reach al-Mantara one may take a "service" taxi near the south end of Sidon's main street (for 50 piasters, to Maghdoushe) asking to be let out at Sayidet al-Mantara, or, if driving, follow the coast highway about 4 kilometers south (across the river Saitaniq), turning left, (inland) on the branch paved road for an additional three kilometers or so.
Erected in 1228 by the Crusaders, this picturesque castle sits on a small island that was formerly the site of a temple dedicated to Melkart, the Phoenician version of Hercules, and is connected to the mainland by a fortified stone causeway.
Learn how soap is made from olive oil at Soap Museum, located within a 17th-century building that once served as a factory. Now a museum, the former factory exhibits old tools and includes a traditional hammam. Learn about manufacturing techniques from 17th century and explore the history of traditional soap making.
The Temple of Eshmun (Arabic: معبد أشمون ) is an ancient place of worship dedicated to Eshmun, the Phoenician god of healing. It is located near the Awali river, 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) northeast of Sidon in southwestern Lebanon.