Bayt Miri Travel Guide

  Main Church in Beit Meri - Jan 2010
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  • Main Church in Beit Meri - Jan 2010
      Main Church in Beit Meri - Jan 2010
    by MM212
  • Brummana - Jan 2010
      Brummana - Jan 2010
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  • Beirut & its port - March 2005
      Beirut & its port - March 2005
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  • Beirut & the Mediterranean - March 2005
      Beirut & the Mediterranean - March 2005
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  • Beirut - January 2010
      Beirut - January 2010
    by MM212
 

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Brummanaبرمانا

Brummanaبرمانا, Bayt Miri

 MM212 Says:  Only 4km up the road from Beit Meri is another charming hilltop town called Brummana. Unlike sleepy Beit Meri, Brummana is popular among Beirutis both in the summer and on weekends year round. As a result, the town is filled with restaurants, some renowned, and some... 

Église Saint Sassine

Église Saint Sassine, Bayt Miri

 MM212 Says:  This beautiful church is located on a main square in Beit Meri and is one of two major churches in town. It was built in 1910 on the ruins of an older church and dedicated to the Cretian Saint Sassine, who died during the time of Emperor Constantine. The church serves the... 

Archaeological Area of Beit Meri

Archaeological Area of Beit Meri, Bayt Miri

 MM212 Says:  Located right next to the monastery of Deir el-Qalaa, the archaeological area of Beit Meri contains a few interesting ruins. Most important are the ruins of the Temple of Juno-Astarte and well-preserved mosaics from a Byzantine-period church. It also contains fallen columns... 

Deir el-Qalaa

Deir el-Qalaa, Bayt Miri

 MM212 Says:  Built in 1748 by Maronite Christian monks, the monastery of Deir el-Qalaa rests on the foundations of the great Temple of Marqod, the Phoenician god of music and dance. The temple was the town's raison d'être, for the god's name, Marqod, is eternalised in Beit Meri's name:... 

Temple of Juno-Astarte

Temple of Juno-Astarte, Bayt Miri

 MM212 Says:  Located within the archaeological site of Beit Meri are the ruins of the Temple of Juno-Astarte. It was built in the 1st century AD near the great Temple of Marqod. 

Views over Beirut

Views over Beirut, Bayt Miri

 MM212 Says:  Beit Meri is graced by incredible views over the city of Beirut. Bring your camera when visiting Beit Meri. Attached are a few photos. 

Ruins

Ruins, Bayt Miri

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Restaurants  

Jannah: A heavenly restaurant!

Jannah: A heavenly restaurant!, Bayt Miri

 marimar_72 Says:  Al Jannah is not an ordinary restaurant. Its atmosphere is extraordinary.(Jannah means Heaven in Arabic) It is an outdoor restaurant in the summers and it has an indoor place for the winters.it has two levels,the upper level is more of a westren bar with DJ playing music,and... 

Transportation  

Bus

Bus, Bayt Miri

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 Beit Meri is graced by incredible views over the city of Beirut. Bring your camera when visiting Beit Meri. Attached are a few photos. 

 

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 A picturesque hilltop town in the Mont-Liban region, Beit Meri has stunning direct views over the city of Beirut and the Mediterranean Sea. Much like its neighbour Brummana, Beit Meri is also... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Bayt Miri. I'd love to share with you the 2 tips I've written, the 13 photos uploaded, and 2 travelogues I've created. 

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