Iskandarounah
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Iskandarounah
اسكندرونا | |
|---|---|
populated place | |
  Iskandarounah | |
| Coordinates: 33°09′16″N 35°09′58″E / 33.15444°N 35.16611°E | |
| Grid position | 169/283 PAL |
| Country |  Lebanon
 Israel |
| Governorate | South Governorate |
| District | Tyre District |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time zone | EET |
Iskandarounah (Arabic: اسكندرونا) is a populated place in the coastal area of the Tyre District of Lebanon's South Governorate. Iskandarounah was named after Alexander the Great.[1] Iskandarounah is known for the Iskandarounah Beach and the historic Iskandarounah Castle.[2] Iskandarounah Castle is a crusader castle that was built in 1124 to defend the city of Tyre and its surroundings.[3]
