Things to do in South Governorate, South Governorate: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

August 12, 2021 Brandee Mangan

Discover the best top things to do in South Governorate, Lebanon including Hammam Al-Jadeed, Debbane Palace, Sidon Souks, Al-Bass Archaeological Site, Roman Hippodrome, Crusaders Sea Castle, Khan al-Franj, The Great al-Omari Mosque, Hammam El-Sheikh, Bab al-Saray Mosque.
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1. Hammam Al-Jadeed

Shakrieyh Street Saida Old Town, Sidon Lebanon
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Hammam Al-Jadeed

Hammam Al Jadeed is the largest and most significant bathhouses located in the ancient city of Saida, in the neighborhood known as "Hammam Al Jadeed District". Built in 1720, it was closed down in the late 1940s then re-opened in May 2019 as a heritage and cultural venue.has remarkable ornaments and consists of a large hallway and several small rooms with Ottoman structural design.

2. Debbane Palace

Old Souks, Sidon Lebanon http://www.museumsaida.org/english/livre.htm
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Debbane Palace

Reviewed By Bitonya - Rmeileh, Lebanon

As if you traveled in history to be in this majestic place, it is one of the best places and you will definitely enjoy the hidden jewel in the old city

3. Sidon Souks

Old City, Sidon Lebanon
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4.5 based on 154 reviews

Sidon Souks

Reviewed By halcatra - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

It is a very nice, traditional Arabic souk. You can find a little bit of everything, clothes, souvenirs, local products, food, etc. For us it was the first souk we visited in Lebanon but not the last. It is a great labyrinth where you can get lost and found many times.

4. Al-Bass Archaeological Site

Byzantine Road, Sur Lebanon
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Al-Bass Archaeological Site

Reviewed By CanadaPipa1 - Montreal, Canada

This archaeological wonder is another UNESCO world heritage site in Lebanon that shouldn't be missed, especially for those who are already visiting Tyre. It's easy to see how the Al-Bass Hippodrome is considered to be the largest and best preserved Roman hippodrome in the world. Walking by the huge field with some of the restored spectator stands in view, almost brings those ancient chariot races to life. I took a private tour with a well informed & very pleasant guide named Jihad, who introduced himself as "the good one" (Jihad). It's always nice to have a guide with a good sense of humour! At any rate, I would definitely go with a guide since there are no major signs with detailed background information. Aside from the historic hippodrome, there's also the Al-Bass Necropolis section with an impressive array of sarcophagi (stone coffins). Lastly, bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen & a hat. Of course, you'll also want to take a lot of photos of this special archaeological site.

5. Roman Hippodrome

Byzantine Road, Sur Lebanon
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4.5 based on 69 reviews

Roman Hippodrome

Reviewed By FiShep - London, United Kingdom

Built in the 2nd Century, this is the largest and best preserved hippodrome in the world, with the original grand stands able to seat 30,000 people. Beneath the seating area you can still see areas for shops, stalls and stables. It is said that elements of the original Ben Hur movie were filmed here.

6. Crusaders Sea Castle

Sidon Sea Boulevard, Sidon Lebanon
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4.0 based on 168 reviews

Crusaders Sea Castle

Reviewed By AlbertoS59 - Sardinia, Italy

"Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon" (Mt 15:21). The Sidon's Sea Castle - ﻗﻠﻌﺔ ﺍﻠﺑﺤﺮ - on the port of Sidon, was built by the Crusader Knights of St John of Hospital and Jerusalem to guard the port and the city, on the islet where a temple dedicated to Melqart, a Phoenician deity, the patron deity of Tyre, once stood. The castle still stands proudly, despite its age, the neglect of man and the total absence of the Lebanese Institutions , busy - apparently - with "other" affairs. Roman columns, as you can see, and blocks of buildings from the old city were used for its construction. A small minaret, still visible, was later built. It is well worth a stop: there are many cosy restaurants opposite where you can satisfy your palate as well as your eyes.

7. Khan al-Franj

Sidon Lebanon
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4.0 based on 43 reviews

Khan al-Franj

Reviewed By AlbertoS59 - Sardinia, Italy

It was he...., the fearless Druze Fahr al- Din II - a lover of Italian art and a friend of the Grand Duke of Tuscany - who created in the 17th century this large caravanserai not far from the crusader castle of Sidon on the Lebanon Sea. Merchants, both French and non-French, used to gather in this large courtyard and trade in silk, cotton, perfumes and spices in the midst of elegant limestone arches over which, nowadays, lively bougainvilleas climb and blossom. On the upper floors, the merchants found rest at night, accompanied by the gurgling of the fountain in the centre of the courtyard. Always worth a visit and a short break!

8. The Great al-Omari Mosque

Old City, south of the Souks, Sidon Lebanon
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

The Great al-Omari Mosque

9. Hammam El-Sheikh

American Church Street, Sidon Lebanon
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Hammam El-Sheikh

10. Bab al-Saray Mosque

Hammam al Jadid Street, Sidon Lebanon
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Bab al-Saray Mosque

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