Ain al-Hilweh, Sidon

#10 among attractions in Sidon

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Ain al-Hilweh, also spelled as Ayn al-Hilweh and Ein al-Hilweh, is the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon. It had a population of over 70,000 Palestinian refugees but swelled to nearly 120,000, as a result of influx of refugees from Syria since 2011. The camp is located west of the village Miye ou Miye and the Mieh Mieh refugee camp, southeast of the port city of Sidon and north of Darb Es Sim. ()

Local name: مخيم عين الحلوة Coordinates: 33°32'37"N, 35°22'41"E

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Ain al-Hilweh – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Our Lady of Awaiting, Saint Louis Castle, Sidon Synagogue, Tell el-Burak.

1.1 miS
Church, Temple
Our Lady of Awaiting, Sidon
28 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...
1.2 miN
Forts and castles
Saint Louis Castle, Sidon
32 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...
1.6 miNE
Synagogue
Sidon Synagogue, Sidon
42 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 miS
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.
1.2 miNE
Archaeological site
Jebel Aabeby, Sidon
32 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.

Ain al-Hilweh, Sidon

Facts and practical information

Ain al-Hilweh – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Our Lady of Awaiting, Sidon

Saint Louis Castle, Sidon

Sidon Synagogue, Sidon

Tell el-Burak, Sidon

Jebel Aabeby, Sidon