Maghdouché, Sidon

Name: Maghdouché
Address: Sidon, Lebanon

#7 among attractions in Sidon

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Maghdouché is a town in the South Governorate of Lebanon. It is located 50 km south of Beirut and 8 km southeast of Sidon. The village lies 3 km inland from the Mediterranean, occupying a hill with elevation ranging between 200 and 229 meters above sea level. ()

Local name: مغدوشة Maximum elevation: 755 ftCoordinates: 33°31'18"N, 35°23'3"E

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Maghdouché – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

3.1 miN
Museum
Debbane Palace, Sidon
79 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...
3.2 miN
Forts and castles
Sidon Sea Castle, Sidon
83 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...
4.5 miN
Temple
Temple of Eshmun, Sidon
115 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...
0.5 miNW
Church, Temple
Our Lady of Awaiting, Sidon
14 min walk • Nestled in the ancient coastal city of Sidon, Lebanon, Our Lady of Awaiting stands as a serene testament to faith and tradition. This revered shrine is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, known locally as Saydet El Mantara, which translates to "Our Lady of Awaiting." It is...
2.8 miN
Forts and castles
Saint Louis Castle, Sidon
71 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 miN
Synagogue
Sidon Synagogue, Sidon
72 min walk • 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.
0.8 miNW
Archaeological site
Tell el-Burak, Sidon
21 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.
6.8 miSW
City, Archaeological site
Sarepta
173 min walk • Sarepta was a Phoenician city on the Mediterranean coast between Sidon and Tyre, also known biblically as Zarephath. It became a bishopric, which faded, and remains a double Catholic titular see.
4.4 miN
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Saida Municipal Stadium, Sidon
113 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.
2.2 miN
Archaeological site
Jebel Aabeby, Sidon
58 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Maghdouché?

Nearby attractions include Our Lady of Awaiting, Sidon (14 min walk), Tell el-Burak, Sidon (21 min walk).