Best places to visit in Lebanon

Lebanon Essentials

This selection highlights Lebanon’s historical depth and natural diversity, featuring the UNESCO-listed Roman sanctuaries of Baalbeck and the ancient city of Byblos. Beirut’s urban landscape is represented by the National Museum, the Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, and the seaside promenade of the Corniche. Natural wonders include the Jeita Grotto limestone caves and the Pigeon Rocks. The list also encompasses the 12th-century Citadel of Tripoli, the historic coastal city of Batroun, and the commercial hubs of Hamra Street and the Beirut Souks, showcasing the country’s Mediterranean character.

Lebanon Essentials — Map

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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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Baalbeck Ruins

This town was once one of the largest sanctuaries in the Roman empire and is now renowned for its wonderful temple ruins.

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Pigeon Rocks

Also referred to as Sabah Nassar's Rock, this majestic rock formation in the sea is a frequently visited place.

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Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport

Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (Arabic: مطار رفيق الحريري الدولي بيروت, is the only operational commercial airport in Lebanon,…

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National Museum

The National Museum of Beirut is the principal museum of archaeology in Lebanon.

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The Corniche

The Corniche Beirut is a seaside promenade in the Central District of Beirut, 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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Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque

The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, also referred to as the Blue Mosque, is a Sunni Muslim mosque located in downtown Beirut, Lebanon.

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Beirut Souks

Beirut Souks is a major commercial district in Beirut Central District.

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American University of Beirut

The American University of Beirut is a private, non-sectarian, and independent university chartered in New York with its campus in Beirut,…

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Hamra Street

Hamra Street or Rue Hamra is one of the main streets of the city of Beirut, Lebanon, and one of the main economic and diplomatic hubs of…

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Saifi Village

Should you want to do some serious shopping, head for this lovely arts district. Clothes, jewellery, antiques; you name it, you'll find it.

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St George Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral is the seat of the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan bishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Beirut and…

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Gemmayzeh Street

Feeling like drinking and dancing away with locals? This street is home to many bars and clubs sought after by the young and beautiful.

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Batroun

Batroun, ancient Botrys, is a coastal city in northern Lebanon and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

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Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles

The Citadel of Tripoli is a 12th-century fortress in Tripoli, Lebanon.

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