Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate

Top Attractions in Keserwan-Jbeil

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.

Keserwan-Jbeil Essentials — Map

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Our Lady of Lebanon

Major Marian pilgrimage site and religious landmark featuring a monumental 15-tonne bronze statue of the Virgin Mary. The grounds provide panoramic views of the coast and the bay.

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Byblos

Byblos, also known as Jebeil, Jbeil or Jubayl, is an ancient city in the Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate of Lebanon.

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Lower Grotto

The Jeita Grotto is a system of two separate, but interconnected, karstic limestone caves spanning an overall length of nearly 9 kilometres.

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Baatara gorge waterfall

The Balaa gorge sinkhole is a waterfall in the Tannourine, Lebanon near Balaa.

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Byblos castle

Byblos Castle is a Crusader castle in Byblos, Lebanon. In Crusader times it was known as the Castle of Gibelet , also spelled Giblet, which…

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Telepherfique du Liban

Gondola lift system connecting the coastal city of Jounieh to the Harissa mountain shrine. It ascends 650 meters, providing views of the Bay of Jounieh and the Mediterranean coastline.

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Tomb of Saint Charbel

Located within the Monastery of Saint Maron in Annaya, this shrine houses the remains of the 19th-century Maronite monk. It serves as a major global pilgrimage site known for miraculous healings.

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Port de Pêche

A historic harbor in Byblos dating back to Phoenician times. It remains an active fishing port lined with seafood restaurants and serves as a departure point for coastal boat tours.

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Ruins of Nahr El Kalb

A collection of over 20 commemorative inscriptions and rock reliefs carved into the limestone cliffs. These stelae record the passage of conquering armies from ancient Egyptian times to Lebanese independence.

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Souk du Zouk

A restored 17th-century marketplace in Zouk Mikael characterized by Ottoman-style architecture. The pedestrian street is known for traditional Lebanese weaving, artisanal shops, and sidewalk cafes.