Sidon Synagogue, Sidon

Name: Sidon Synagogue
Address: Sidon, Lebanon

#6 among attractions in Sidon

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The Sidon synagogue is one of the oldest synagogues in the world. It is located in the old city of Sidon in the Jewish neighborhood or quarter known colloquially as ḥarat al-yahūd. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 833 (1191 years ago)Coordinates: 33°33'38"N, 35°23'53"E

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Sidon Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Debbane Palace, Sidon Sea Castle, Temple of Eshmun, Our Lady of Awaiting.

1.6 miW
Museum
Debbane Palace, Sidon
40 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Sidon, Lebanon, Debbane Palace stands as an architectural gem and a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. This traditional 18th-century Ottoman-style mansion offers a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of Sidon's bygone...
1.6 miW
Forts and castles
Sidon Sea Castle, Sidon
42 min walk • Sidon Sea Castle, a historic fortress proudly standing guard over the Mediterranean coast, is a testament to the medieval might of the Crusaders in the port city of Sidon, Lebanon. Built by the Crusaders in the 13th century on a small island connected to the mainland...
1.7 miN
Temple
Temple of Eshmun, Sidon
45 min walk • Nestled in the ancient coastal city of Sidon, Lebanon, the Temple of Eshmun stands as a testament to the rich cultural and religious history of the region. Dedicated to Eshmun, the Phoenician god of healing, this archaeological site offers a glimpse into the mystical...
2.5 miSW
Church, Temple
Our Lady of Awaiting, Sidon
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1.6 miW
Forts and castles
Saint Louis Castle, Sidon
41 min walk • Saint Louis Castle, also known as the Sea Castle, is a medieval fortress located in the coastal city of Sidon in Lebanon. This historic stronghold stands as a sentinel at the entrance of the port, reflecting Sidon's ancient maritime legacy and its strategic importance...
2.8 miS
Town, Area
Maghdouché, Sidon
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3.3 miN
Area
Rmeileh, Sidon
85 min walk • Rmeileh is a Lebanese municipality in Chouf District, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon. The town belongs to the Federation of North Iqlim El Kharroub Municipalities.
2.3 miSW
Archaeological site
Tell el-Burak, Sidon
60 min walk • Tell el-Burak is located in a lush agricultural section of southern littoral of Lebanon, it has been under investigation by the American University of Beirut and the University of Tübingen since 1998.
6.7 miNE
Town, Archaeological site
Shheem
170 min walk • Shhiim alternatively written as Shheem or Chhim/Chhîm is a town in Lebanon which is located 42 kilometres south-east of Beirut. Shhiim is located on 4 mountains in the Chouf region in lebanon. Chhim has a population of about 49,000.
1.9 miNW
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Saida Municipal Stadium, Sidon
49 min walk • The Saida Municipal Stadium, also known as the Martyr Rafic Hariri Stadium, is a 22,600 capacity multi-purpose stadium in Sidon, Lebanon.
0.6 miS
Archaeological site
Jebel Aabeby, Sidon
15 min walk • Jebel Aabeby is an archaeological site approximately 2 kilometres southeast of Sidon, to the west of the road north to Qraye in Lebanon.