Day Tour: Sayda City, Mlita City, Mantara Monastery and Maghdouchi
Beirut, Lebanon
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 1 day
Head to the South of Lebanon to Saida and discover the old souks with all the merchants, then head to Mleeta the resistance city and explore the history of resistance in the south of Lebanon.
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Head to the South of Lebanon to Saida and discover the old souks with all the merchants, then head to Mleeta the resistance city and explore the history of resistance in the south of Lebanon.Are you feeling a bit adventurous? Located on Lebanon’s southern coastline, Sidon will take you to the early 13th century with its sea castle far from the mainland and built by the crusaders to ward off invaders. Then, head into the city’s ancient network of souks and narrow alleyways to witness the ancient commercial activity with fruit and vegetable vendors, fish sellers, and Middle Eastern coffee houses. There are many more to visit in this antique city.
Second stop is Mlita, which carves the memory of a continual stage in the history of Lebanon, with its natural museum, surrounded by the captivating nature and mountains. The Museum of Mlita is one of its kind, because it tells the heroic memories, both in time and place, of the Resistance. Located both above and underground, the museum aims to introduce the visitors to the national resistance against the enemy.
Last stop before heading back to Beirut is Maghdouché. On a hill of 200 m high, overlooking Sidon city, Maghdouché is inhabited since ancient times. Its early inhabitants used to live in caves; the widest of which was the cave of Saydet el Mantara, where the Virgin Mary used to wait for Jesus Christ, while he was preaching in Sidon.
Second stop is Mlita, which carves the memory of a continual stage in the history of Lebanon, with its natural museum, surrounded by the captivating nature and mountains. The Museum of Mlita is one of its kind, because it tells the heroic memories, both in time and place, of the Resistance. Located both above and underground, the museum aims to introduce the visitors to the national resistance against the enemy.
Last stop before heading back to Beirut is Maghdouché. On a hill of 200 m high, overlooking Sidon city, Maghdouché is inhabited since ancient times. Its early inhabitants used to live in caves; the widest of which was the cave of Saydet el Mantara, where the Virgin Mary used to wait for Jesus Christ, while he was preaching in Sidon.
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