Saint Louis Castle
| Castle of Saint Louis | |
|---|---|
| Sidon, Lebanon | |
Overgrown ruins of the Castle of St. Louis | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
Castle of St. Louis | |
| Coordinates | 33°33′36.8″N 35°22′14.4″E / 33.560222°N 35.370667°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 10th – 17th centuries |
| Built by | Fatimid Caliphate (original fortress) Crusaders (present castle) |
The Castle of Saint Louis (Arabic: قلعة القديس لويس), also known as Qalaat al Muizz (Arabic: قلعة المعز) or the Land Castle, 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.