Sidon is one of the oldest cities in the world, dating back to the early third millennium BC. Therefore, it is an archaeological treasure and a city of great historical value, which is a mixture of natural monuments and archaeological buildings at the same time, as it is characterized by its wonderful marine nature and its picturesque coasts and beaches. The city also contains many tourist attractions, such as ports, fishermen's harbors, and castles, such as the Sidon naval castle, which was built by the Crusaders in the thirteenth century. It is a marine rock that resembles a castle floating on the water and is an important tourist destination. In addition to many mosques, churches and ancient baths. Sidon enjoys a special religious status, as it was mentioned in the Bible that the Lord Jesus Christ came to it and stayed there. The city is also famous for containing the oldest markets in the world, such as the old Sidon market or the Bazarkan market, which is characterized by its huge stone-lined buildings and wooden doors. The city provides tourists with the best hotels in southern Lebanon.