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Capital city of South Governorate, Lebanon
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Sidon (Arabic: Saida صَيْدا) is a city in Lebanon. The people (population: 100,000) are largely Sunni Muslims. The main attraction of Sidon is its Sea Castle, built by the Crusaders in the 13th century.
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Sidon's main attraction. Built by the crusaders and with great views of the city and the harbor.
The ruins of the temple of the Phoenician God of healing, about 4 km north of the city centre.
Pleasant place. Watch the fishermen repairing their nets. Buy fresh fish.
A 50-metre-high and 375-metre-long hill of rubbish on the sea shore, south of the city. Nothing nice, but impressive.
Nice place providing a calm courtyard. Dynamic and friendly tender. Clean enough. Breakfast not included. It is located in the souk: from the port, when you face the Khan, follow the street on its left, then turn right up the street. The convent is on the right side on the street.
Take a bus or a car for a 1-hour drive from Beirut. A minibus from Beirut's Cola station costs 2000 L.L. per person. The buses arrive in the centre of the city, nearby the Sea Castle and other sights.
Read in the guideGetting around in Sidon as in all Lebanon is best by taking a taxi. Cabs provide two services: 1.L.25 $ and 2.L.
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