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Lebanon
1: Jeita Grotto
Is the jewel of tourism in Lebanon offering to its visitors qualified modern services & accommodation in harmony with a fascinating nature. It creates a magical trip which enables them to spend a day of wonder filled adventure of an unimaginable beauty!
2: Roman Temples of Baalbeck
Baalbeck, Lebanon's greatest Roman treasure, can be counted among the wonders of the ancient world. The largest and most noble Roman temples ever built, they are also among the best preserved.
3: Downtown Beirut
Known to be commercial & busiest city in Lebanon,Beirut has several nightclubs,restaurants & other entertaining places Not to mention the famous market at the Martyrs Place known as Souk el Barghout, where no of tourists pass by & enjoy a delightful meal.
4: Teleferique cable car
Set on the outskirts of Beirut, this cable car was first opened in 1965 and spirits visitors up 650m (2,133 ft) above sea level and offers breathtaking views of the city and beyond.
5: Pigeon Rocks
One of Beiruts most iconic landmarks are the Pigeon Rocks, an impressive collection of arched rock formations jutting out of the Mediterranean close to the Raouche district of the city on the westerly end of the Corniche.
6: Qadisha Valley
One of the deepest and most beautiful valleys in Lebanon is indeed a world apart. At the bottom of this wild-sided gorge runs the Qadisha River whose source is in the Qadisha River at the foot of the Cedars. And above the famous Cedar grove stands Qornet es Sawda, lebanon\'s highest Peak.
7: Anjar
Situated on the Beqaa plain, Aanjar is the site of the only Umayyad city in Lebanon. It was built from 705 to 715 and many well conserved ruins still remain. Surrounded by well preserved walls, the vast city still conserves its original rectangular shape and stands between two large, perpendicular main streets serving the whole town. You can visit the remains of the mosque as well as the partly rebuilt great palace. There, you can observe the splendid columns reflecting the traditional Umayyad architecture
8: Beirut
Bursting with sunshine, Beirut is brimming over with life. From the sea cornice to streets swarming with people, the effervescence is constant. Moreover, Beirut, capital of Lebanon, is also an important money market and business meeting point for all the businessmen of the region. A maze of alleys with rich colours makes the time stand still in Beirut. Each house shows you its unique refinements and architectural elegance, where the bright colours of the facades reply to the adornments of wrought iron and carved wood.
9: Beiteddine
One of the most precious Arabic architectural jewels is the palace of Beiteddine. This historic monument comprises of two large courtyards: the "midane", a vast rectangular place for visitors, and a smaller one for the royal private apartments, with a magnificent fountain in its centre. Surrounding the courtyards, and wonderfully laid out, are the gardens of the palace which offer an extraordinary view of the region. Visiting the ancient stables, you will discover a unique collection of mosaics from the Byzantine period. Finely sculpted doors and columns of stone and wood will accompany you through every single room and private apartment of the edifice.
10: Corniche
The Corniche is a favourite promenade spot. Families, couples and groups of dressed up young people saunter along its length, stopping to greet friends or to have a coffee and nargileh break at one of the cafes along the route. While many locals say the Corniche starts at Ras Beirut on Ave de Paris in the east and ends at the St George Yacht Motor Club in Ain al Mreisse to the west, others say it encompasses the entire waterfront area around to Pigeon Rocks to the south.
11: Sea Castle
Built by the Crusaders in 1228, the Sea Castle, connected to the mainland by a fortified Arab stone causeway, sits around 80m offshore on a small island that was formerly the site of a temple to Melkart, the Phoenician version of Hercules. One of many coastal castles built by the Crusaders, it was largely destroyed by the Mamluks to prevent the Crusaders from returning to the region, but its renovation was ordered by Fakhreddine in the 17th century. On summer days when the shallow water surrounding the castle is calm, you can see many broken columns of rose granite lying on the sea floor; archaeologists believe there's much more to be discovered further off Sidon's coast.
12: Scuba-diving
Go scuba diving and snorkelling in the waters near the ancient city of Tyre. Divers can explore some interesting underwater archaelogical ruins.
13: The Cedars, Arz Al Rab
Even though several regions of Lebanon shelter cedars forests, 'the Cedars' refers to the Arz el Rab massif, in north Lebanon. A few minutes away from the town of Bcharreh lays the multi millennial cedars forest. This symbolic national tree is currently protected, but open to visitors. Moreover, hidden in the heart of the massif, is a lovely small white chapel which reinforces the serenity of the site.
14: Deir El Qamar
Situated in the Shouf, Deir El Qamar is one of Lebanon's best preserved towns. With its impressive traditional architecture displayed in the numerous palaces and monuments across the area, it is considered as one of the country's historical heritages.
15: Byblos
The city of Byblos has constantly been inhabited since the sixth century BC. The actual town is made up of the old town, surrounded by medieval walls along with the modern town that progressively expands towards the mountains. The fishing port, built during the Neolithic period, was shaped by diverse civilizations as the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Fatimides, Mamelukes and Crusaders, leaving it with numerous vestiges. The old town's archaeological site, with its impressive location diving into the sea, reveals all the relics of its 8,000 year old history.
16: Temple of Bacchus
This temple was in fact dedicated to Venus/Astarte, not Bacchus, and is the most beautifully decorated temple in the Roman world. Completed around AD 150, it is also in a great state of preservation. While it wasn't built on the scale of the Temple of Jupiter, it more than makes up for this with style and decoration. When the temple was in use, this would have been a dark and mysterious place, probably lit dramatically by oil lamps with piercing shafts of daylight falling on the image of the god or goddess. You get a wonderful view of this temple from the south side of the temple Temple of Jupiter.
17: Zahle
Founded in the 18th century, Zahle, the village with red tiled roofs, was erected on the shores of "al Bardawni" river. Nowadays, restaurants, coffee rooms and old houses flourish on each riverbank. There, you can relax and have a refreshing drink or a tasty meal under the shadeof trees alongside the rushing river. Many 18th century churches and monasteries are scattered throughout the village and you can see various Bronze Age, Byzantine and Roman relics as well as Canaanite sarcophagi.
18: Burj Es Sabaa
The only monument of real interest in Al-Mina is the Lion Tower, a miniature fortress at the eastern end of the harbour. Named after the bas-relief lions that used to line the facade, the building dates from the end of the 15th century and was probably built by Mamluk sultan Qaitbey to protect the coastline against attack from the Ottomans. It's an exceptional example of Mamluk military architecture, with a striking black-and-white striped portico. The whole of the ground floor is one vast chamber with traces of paintings and armorial carvings. The upper floor has eight rooms opening onto a central hall and the roof terrace has great views.
19: Vineyards of the Bekaa Valley
Lebanon has one of the oldest traditions of viticulture in the world. The Phoenicians first introduced wine to the area around 5,000 years ago and the vine-draped slopes of the Bekaa Valley form the heart of Lebanese wine production. Pay a visit to historic vineyards such as the Chateau Musar set in an 18th century castle and Chateau Ksara, two of the country's best-known producers.
20: Palm Islands
A short distance off the coast, 5.5km (3 miles) from the seaside city of Tripoli, is the Palm Islands Nature Reserve, a trio of uninhabited islands and the country's only true islands. Wildlife enthusiasts can observe the islands colony of protected Loggerhead turtles as well as large colonies of migratory birds.