Sursock Palace

“The Sea Castle is an emblem of Sidon. When the crusaders chose to strengthen and defend the Sidon port in the winter of 1227 to 1228, they ended up building a fortress over a Phoenician site. Although the Sea Castle was partially destroyed, it was continuously rebuilt until the bombing by the British marines in 1840.”

“Great to walk at the corniche, check the med. sea and mountain view Notice the mix of culture and people Some has veils others blond hair! Great waves when it rains and there are wind”

“There is a reason why so many prewar eateries are Beirut favorites: To survive, they had to be the best. And Barbar is just that. This snack bar opened in 1979 and hasn’t closed its doors since — not during the civil war, nor in the 2006 war with Israel. The chicken shawarma, marinated with cardamom and cinnamon, is an iconic Beirut dish.”

“Park your car and go strolling these fascinating old streets while bying souvenirs from the stores.”