Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate

Region · 🇱🇧 Lebanon

Area 759 km²

Time zone Asia/Beirut

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Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA / cc-by-2.0

Keserwan-Jbeil Essentials

Keserwan-Jbeil encompasses some of Lebanon's most significant historical and natural sites. This selection includes the UNESCO-listed city of Byblos with its Phoenician ruins and Crusader castle, and the Jeita Grotto’s extensive karstic cave systems. Spiritual landmarks like the Our Lady of Lebanon shrine in Harissa and the Monastery of Saint Maron in Annaya offer panoramic coastal views. Natural highlights include the Baatara Gorge’s triple-bridge waterfall and the commemorative stelae at Nahr El Kalb, documenting millennia of military history.

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Mahmoudalrawi / CC BY-SA 3.0

Keserwan-Jbeil Essentials

This collection highlights the diverse historical and religious landmarks of the Keserwan and Jbeil districts. It features the UNESCO World Heritage site of Byblos, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, and the commemorative stelae at Nahr El Kalb, which document millennia of military history. Spiritual sites include the monumental Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa and the Monastery of Saint Maron in Annaya, home to the tomb of Saint Charbel. The list is completed by the 17th-century vaulted stone architecture of Souk du Zouk.

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Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA / cc-by-2.0

Mountain Peaks & Views

Explore the dramatic topography of Keserwan-Jbeil, where the Mount Lebanon range meets the Mediterranean. This collection features high-altitude summits like Mzaar Sannine, the religious landmarks of Harissa and the Jesus Cross, and the rugged limestone cliffs overlooking the Ibrahim River. These sites provide access to the Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve and offer expansive views spanning from the Bekaa Valley to the coastal horizon.

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