Saint Louis Castle
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The Castle of Saint Louis, also known as Qalaat al Muizz or the Land Castle,[1] is a ruined castle in Sidon, Lebanon. It was built in 1254 by French crusaders on the site of an earlier Fatimid fortress, and was altered a number of times until the 17th century.
| Castle of Saint Louis | |
|---|---|
| Sidon, Lebanon | |
 Overgrown ruins of the Castle of St. Louis | |
  Castle of St. Louis | |
| Coordinates | 33°33′36.8″N 35°22′14.4″E |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | 10th – 17th centuries |
| Built by | Fatimid Caliphate (original fortress) Crusaders (present castle) |