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Crusaders Sea Castle, Sidon

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Walk through the remains of a 13th-century structure at Crusaders Sea Castle, situated on a small island and linked to the mainland by a stone causeway. Erected by the Crusaders and destroyed by Mamluks, the structure was renovated in the 17th century, only to be further destroyed by subsequent local conflicts. Today, the structure consists of two towers connected by a stone wall. Use our Sidon online attractions planner to arrange your visit to Crusaders Sea Castle and other attractions in Sidon.

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By CesarFClemente On May 17, 2018

Um castelo construído no mar, apenas com uma passagem para chegar à costa, é sem dúvida uma coisa diferente. E este é assim. Da torre deste castelo consegue-se ter uma fantástica vista panorâmica da p... more »

A castle built in the sea, only a passageway to get to the shore, is definitely something different. And this is so. The Tower of this castle you can have a fantastic panoramic view of the old part of the city.

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By DougF45 On May 16, 2018

Built by the Crusaders in 1228 on some Phoenician remains this is a lovely little castle. Both the East and West towers, although somewhat ruinous, can be climbed but there are no railings anywhere so... more »
By FX75000 On May 15, 2018

le Château de la Mer est un beau vestige de l'époque des Croisades. beaucoup de visiteurs libanais et d'écoles.Vue magnifique sur mer et ville more »

the castle of the sea is a beautiful vestige of the era of the Crusades. many Lebanese visitors and schools. Sea and city views

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By Ahmad Wehbe On April 27, 2018

Beautiful place but don't forget to go into the old souk there are many hidden places like old mosques churches schools and even homes that are inhibited.also there is a restored palace from the ottoman era.

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By ali arkadan On February 23, 2018

An old great touristic place, but it's suffer from the governmental neglecting.. it's a good place to take pictures.

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By Tony Elias On April 13, 2018

One of the best preserved sea castles in Lebanon, architecture at its best. A memorial for the Civil War was held today

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By Hatem On April 1, 2018

Nice place , however some more safety measures could be taken.

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By Patrizia Uccheddu On February 6, 2018

Impressive place as its connected to the main road by an old bridge built by the crusaders , unfortunately destroyed few times so what you see its only a part of it . What's impressive is to be able to see the Roman column uses to reinforce the castle. True recycling crusade style! Unfortunately no guided tours available so read about it before you visita

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