Castlemap

🇱🇧 Líbano

Castles near Sidón

23 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

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The closest is Castillo de San Luis, 1 km al oeste of the city centre; the most famous is Castillo de Beaufort — #129 of 5793 worldwide — 30 km al sureste. The oldest dated site in the circle is Fortress of Niha, founded 975.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Líbano (12), Israel (7), Siria (4).

Within 25 km of Sidón

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q163490.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Sidón?

The Castlemap atlas maps 23 landmarks (5 castillos · 8 fortalezas · 3 palacios · 7 ruinas) within 100 km of the centre of Sidón, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Sidón?

Castillo de San Luis, a ruin 1 km al oeste of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Sidón?

Castillo de Beaufort, ranked #129 of 5793 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 30 km al sureste from Sidón.

What is the oldest castle near Sidón?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Fortress of Niha, founded 975 — 22 km al este. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Nabatiye (23 km) · Tiro (36 km) · Beirut (38 km) · Damasco (85 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.