🏰 Sidon Sea Castle Mosque
Lebanon
About This Sacred Site
The Sidon Sea Castle is a 13th-century Crusader fortress built on a small island connected to the shore in the ancient Phoenician city of Sidon (modern Saida). The castle was built by the Crusaders in 1228 CE and later modified by the Mamluks, who added a mosque to the fortification. The site reflects the layers of civilizations that have shaped Sidon, from Phoenician times through the Crusades and Islamic period. The castle mosque remains a functional place of worship and a symbol of the city's Islamic heritage.
Key Facts
- •Built by Crusaders in 1228 CE on a small Mediterranean island
- •A mosque was added after the Mamluk conquest
- •Connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway
- •Sidon was one of the most important Phoenician city-states
- •Features both Crusader and Islamic architectural elements
Location
Coordinates: 33.5621, 35.3651
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