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   Sidon (/ ˈ s aɪ d ən / SY-dən) or Saida (/ ˈ s aɪ d ə, ˈ s ɑː ɪ d ə / SY-də, SAH-id-ə; Arabic: صيدا, romanized: Ṣaydā) is the third-largest city in Lebanon. It is located on the Mediterranean coast in the South Governorate, of which it is the capital.

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3. www.worldhistory.org › sidonSidon - World History Encyclopedia

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   Sep 2, 2009 · Sidon is the Greek name (meaning 'fishery') for the ancient Phoenician port city of Sidonia (also known as Saida) in what is, today, Lebannon (located about 25 miles south of Beirut).

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4. allaboutsaida.comALL ABOUT SAIDA – Saida City Guide

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   Sidon, known locally as Sayda or Saida (Arabic: صيدا‎), is the sixth-largest city in Lebanon. It is located in the South Governorate, of which it is the capital, on the Mediterranean coast.Tyre to the south and Lebanese capital Beirut to the north are both about 40 kilometres (25 miles) away.

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5. mapcarta.com › SidonSidon Map - Saida, Lebanon - Mapcarta

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   Location: Saida, South Governorate, South Lebanon, Lebanon, Middle East, Asia; View on Open­Street­Map

6. www.britannica.com › place › SidonSidon | Lebanon, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   6 days ago · Sidon, ancient city on the Mediterranean coast of Lebanon and the administrative centre of al-Janūb (South Lebanon) muḥāfaẓah (governorate). A fishing, trade, and market centre for an agricultural hinterland, it has also served as the Mediterranean terminus of the Trans-Arabian Pipeline, 1,069.

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7. www.travel-tramp.com › things-to-do-in-saida-lebanon16 Things to Do in Saida (Sidon), Lebanon - Travel Tramp

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   Jul 28, 2023 · Located in southern Lebanon, about 45 kilometres south of the country’s capital, Beirut, Saida sits on the eastern Mediterranean Sea and is the third-largest city in Lebanon. To get to Saida, most international travellers first arrive at Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport.

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   Where is Saida located?

   • The city of Saida is located approximately 45 kilometers south of the capital city of Beirut on the narrow coastal strip separating the mountain region from the sea.

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   How many people live in Saida?

   • Saida City has an approximate population of 110,000 residents and is the third city after Beirut and Tripoli in terms of population size. The population of the Greater Saida area is around 150,000, and it is expected to increase to around 250,000 in the upcoming years. Of note, approximately 25% of the city’s residents are Palestinian.

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   Where is tyre & Saida?

   • Tyre (Sour): This ancient Phoenician city, around a 40-minute drive south of Saida, is known for its Roman Hippodrome, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and beautiful sandy beaches. The old city’s charming alleys and souks are worth exploring too.

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   How to get to Saida in Beirut?

   • To get to Saida, most international travellers first arrive at Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport. From the airport, the city of Saida is easily reachable by car or bus. The journey typically takes around one hour via the coastal highway, offering beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea.

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   What is saida known for?

   • During the Phoenician era, Saida was known for its glass manufacturing and purple dye, a symbol of royalty and wealth in the ancient world. In Hellenistic times, it was the birthplace of the renowned philosopher Zeno of Sidon. When the Romans came, they built spectacular monuments, many of which are still visible today, like the Temple of Eshmun.

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   Is Saida the oldest city in the world?

   • With a history stretching back over 6000 years, I was surprised to discover that Saida (or Sidon, as it’s also known) is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. And yet there are so few tourists who know about this Lebanese destination, and even fewer who dare to visit.

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9. visitsaida.com › saida-city-medcities-monographicSaida City – Medcities Monographic City Profile

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   The city of Saida is located approximately 45 kilometers south of the capital city of Beirut on the narrow coastal strip separating the mountain region from the sea. The municipal boundaries demarcate a city that extends some 6 kilometers along the Mediterranean shore and reaches an average of 1 – 1.5 kilometers inland for a total surface ...