Sidon and Modern Lebanese History
Understand Sidon role in modern Lebanese history, from its position as capital of the south to the challenges of reconstruction after the wars that have repeatedly affected this city and the surrounding region.
Tyre and South Lebanon
Day trip from Sidon to Tyre (Sur), the ancient Phoenician city where Alexander the Great built a legendary causeway in his siege of 332 BCE, now a UNESCO World Heritage site with extraordinary Roman remains.
Sidon Corniche and Coastal Life
Walk the Sidon corniche along the Mediterranean shore where the modern city seafront, the ancient harbor, and the Sea Castle create a coastal promenade combining everyday Lebanese life with extraordinary historical heritage.
Sidon Seafood and Local Food Culture
Taste the seafood and traditional cuisine of Sidon where the morning catch from the Mediterranean provides the basis for a food culture centered on fresh fish, Lebanese mezze, and the sweet shops that have made Sidon famous.
Debbane Palace and Heritage Mansions
Visit the beautifully restored Debbane Palace, a 17th century Ottoman merchant mansion, and explore the heritage architecture of Sidon old city where traditional Lebanese house design preserved extraordinary domestic spaces.
Phoenician Sidon Archaeological Heritage
Discover the extraordinary Phoenician heritage of Sidon, one of the greatest cities of antiquity, where ongoing excavations reveal layers of civilization going back 6,000 years beneath the living city.
Sidon Old City and Khan al-Franj
Explore the ancient old city of Sidon, one of the oldest cities in the world, where the covered souk, the Khan al-Franj, and the Grand Mosque create a remarkably intact medieval urban landscape.
Sidon Sea Castle and Harbor
Visit the dramatic Sidon Sea Castle, a Crusader fortress built on a small island connected to the shore by a narrow bridge, one of the most photographed landmarks in Lebanon overlooking the ancient Phoenician harbor.