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The best photos of Sidon aren't always at the obvious landmarks. Sure, Sea Castle and Khan el-Franj will fill your camera roll, but the real magic is in the side streets, the reflected light, and the unexpected angles that only reveal themselves to those exploring on foot. Seek out Temple of Eshmun for the kind of shot that no one else is posting.
An ancient Phoenician port with a Crusader sea castle, labyrinthine souks, and one of the best-preserved old towns in Lebanon.
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free self-guided photography tour route in Sidon. The audio walking tour can include stops such as Sea Castle — a 13th-century Crusader fortress on an island connected to the shore by a stone causeway, Khan el-Franj — a beautifully restored 17th-century Ottoman caravanserai used by French merchants, Old souks — an authentic labyrinth of covered markets selling spices, soap, and household goods, plus hidden gems like Temple of Eshmun — the remains of a Phoenician temple dedicated to the god of healing, in a valley north of the city and Soap Museum — a restored soap factory in the old town explaining the centuries-old tradition of olive oil soap making in Sidon.
Use this page as a starting point for a Sidon walking tour, a free self-guided route, or the Roamee app for Sidon. Roamee Pro keeps the route flexible so you can follow the stops, skip ahead, or explore nearby streets at your own pace.
Sidon attracts visitors for history and food, and Sea Castle and Khan el-Franj and every landmark doubles as a photography opportunity when you know where to stand and when the light is best. A photography-focused walk pays attention to reflections, leading lines, and street scenes between the landmarks. Hidden photogenic spots like Temple of Eshmun reward those who wander off the main path.
The old town is compact and best explored on foot. The souk can be disorienting but it's small — you'll always find your way out.
April through June and September through November. Sidon is a 45-minute drive south from Beirut.
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