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Al Omari Mosque Beirut
11 Reviews One of Beirut's most important mosques, al-Omari is named after the second Caliph, Omar ibn al-Khattab, under whose leadership Beirut was conquered by Moslem armies in 635 AD. It is likely that the...
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Al Amin Mosque Beirut
6 Reviews The Mohammad El-Amin Mosque, also known as Hariri’s Mosque or the Blue Mosque, is one of the premier tourist attractions of the Lebanese capital. It is called the Hariri Mosque informally because its...
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Baalbek Beirut
4 Reviews A must see - I believe it is the home of largest Roman Temple in the world. And the site was much larger then I anticipated (actually home to over 3 temples) and was a stop along an ancient trade...
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In all of the times I went to Lebanon I only had a chance to ride the telepherique in may 2002,(it was shut down in the time of the civil war).To tell you the truth I was more excited than my 7 year old daughter.The ride takes you from down town Junieh to Harissah where you can see the statue of Mary and the chance to visit the Maronite Cathedral.The lebanese like to call it the "terror freak"!
If you like heights you will love this thing. I hate them but am glad I went. When the Teleifique was first built there was nothing around it. Now as you climb above the city in tiny 4 passenger gondolas you pass within feet of apartment buildings as you dangle above the highway on your way up to the top to see the statue of the Virgin Mary.
Tripoli is Lebanon's second largest city after Beirut. It's full of interesting old souks to explore and has a reputation for having the best Arabic sweets in Lebanon.You can drive to Tripoli from Beirut and back in a day, we drove there on the speedy inland motorway and back via the scenic coastal highway.
This has to be one of the hidden gems in the world that few often see. The city of Baalbek or Heliopolis as it was once called dates back to the first century AD. It containes the tallest Roamn columns in the world. The Temple of Jupiter is said to be the largest temple ever built. Considering that I have never been to Greece...standing at the foot of the Temple of Bacchus was truely awsome for me. You have to see it to believe it!The site itself sits in the middle of the city. You can take one of the many tours from Beirut or catch a local bus or cab to get there. The trip to the city is a bit of a kick since this is where Hizbollah rules and you are reminded of that by the numerous billboards along the side of the road. It's far from dangerous but it can be an eye opener for some. You just need to remember that the city and the people do a decent business off the tourism trade. It is a...
In the south of Lebanon, there are 2 places that could be combined together which you can go for a day trip from Beirut.The first is Sidon or the locals call it Saida.It is the biggest city in the south of Lebanon & also an old port city. Don't forget to visit The Sea Castle or Qalat al-Bahr. Find a spot in The Sea Castle, sitting down alone while watching the big waves pounding the shore.Click on the photo & you'll see The Sea Castle & The Souqs in Saida.MY SIDON PAGE...
Beirut is the capital; Beirut is also still being built. You will either enter the capital first or other places near the border with Syria.When you are in Beirut, you have to walk around The Nejemeh Square or also known as Place d'Etoile as there are some nice buildings & also some Roman era ruins.Also to be seen are some buildings which are brightly lighted especially at night as you can see from the photos.MY BEIRUT PAGE...
While still in Beirut, walk along the corniche is a good way to exercise your legs & end the walk near The Pigeon Rocks, especially during sunset. Excellent way to end the day while sipping drinks alone or with some people looking over the Mediteranean Sea ! You won't be alone as many Beirut's city dwellers would join you as well overlooking the sunset through The Pigeon Rocks.MY SUNSET PHOTOS IN BEIRUT...
The famous Lebanese poet, philosopher and artist Kahlil Gibran was born in Beccarah, near Mount Lebanon.Having seen the place where he grew up, and then re-reading his work "The Prophet", I was able to realise how much his birthplace had affected his writing: Would that I could gather your houses into my hand, and like a sower scatter them in forest and meadow.Would the valleys were your streets, and the green paths your alleys, that you might seek one another through vineyards, and come with the fragrance of the earth in your garments.But these things are not yet to be.In their fear your forefathers gathered you too near together. And that fear shall endure a little longer. A little longer shall your city walls separate your hearths from your fields.Kahlil Gibran in " The Prophet"
The caves of Jaeita are an absolute must.It is only possible to see a small fraction of the caves at upper and lower level as the whole cavern is so huge. The stalagmites and stalactites are breathtaking, though monochrome. The trip up to the caves is by telefrique, then by train to the lower caves, followed by a boat trip inside the lower caves. Altogether a memorable trip.Photography is not permitted so you have to deposit your camera in a safety box.There is a film show at the entrance - our guide didn't mention this [probably time did not permit] , though my husband later went and was taken to see it, and raved about it.
Ski in Lebanon…?One of the most surprising aspects of this Mediterranean country are the snow covered peaks of Mount Lebanon. Within 1 to 1,5 hours drive from Beirut and at altitudes of up to 3000 metres are several first class ski resorts. Well equipped and maintained slopes, comfortable amenities and huge quantities of excellent quality snow ensure a skiing vacation of a lifetime. Accommodation at the resorts: hotel or fully furnished chaletShuttle service to and from the slopesEquipment hire at resorts for all activities
InterContinental Hotels IC PHOENICIA BEIRUT Beirut
5 Reviews and 99 Opinions Beirut
Palmyra Hotel Baalbeck
4 Reviews and 22 Opinions Charl digol..had been there....that's enough..for me Old lebanese hotel..you want to go back in...
Quality Inn Tripoli Tripoli
1 Review and 15 Opinions There is not much choice of good quality hotels in Tripoli, so the Quality Inn it had to be. It was...
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