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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.
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).
- Joshua J. Mark
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Location: Saida, South Governorate, South Lebanon, Lebanon, Middle East, Asia; View on OpenStreetMap
- Cross the causeway to Sidon Sea Castle. Perched on a small island off the coast of Saida, Sidon Sea Castle is a remarkable monument to the city’s Crusader past.
- Take a stroll along Saida’s Corniche. Saida has a marvellous Corniche, with a seaside promenade that stretches along the city’s coastline, offering beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Visit the Sidon Soap Museum. The Sidon Soap Museum is a curious destination that tells the tale of the city’s age-old soap industry. Housed in an old soap manufacturing building known as the ‘Audi Soap Factory’ that dates back to the 17th century, much of the old factory has been meticulously restored.
- Lose yourself in the labyrinth of the Old Souks. The Old Souks in Saida offer a dizzying journey into the city’s cultural heritage, as you quite literally lose yourself in the labyrinth of narrow streets and winding alleys.
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 ...
Feb 16, 2020 · Saida (Sidon) is South Lebanon’s capital. This Saida travel guide introduces you to the city, its history, its main attractions, souks and restaurants.
