Lebanon sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
This is a small Mediterranean country that is rich in historic places of interest. Lebanon charms its guests with elegant culture and unforgettable exotic nature. Several important landmarks are located in the capital of the city, Beirut. Grand Mosque is the oldest building in Lebanon. It was built yet during the Byzantine Empire times and originally looked like a small church. The church was built by Crusaders, and in the end of the 13th century it was transformed into a mosque. The House of Martin, which is located in the central part of the city, is an important sight of the war period. The house was severely damaged during the war, same as most buildings in the area. One can see many damaged houses and memorials in this part of Beirut.
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Despite its tiny area, Lebanon has a lot of unique features. In the country, there is the oldest city on the planet, Byblos, that was found over 7 000 years ago. Already in the prehistoric period, the territory of the country was populated by the advanced civilization, the representatives of which created the first alphabet in the history of mankind. Exactly here, people started to melt glass for the first time and created purple paint, the unique composition of which has been a mystery to scientists for many years.
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Shopping in Lebanon also promises to be incredibly exciting. There are large shopping centers where you can buy clothes from world-famous brands, as well as small stores offering the products of the local production. Some of the most popular souvenirs are items made of legendary Lebanese cedar. The women’s favorite gift is organic olive oil.
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In the colonial epoch, the first wineries were found in the country. Some of them still work now. As for food souvenirs, wine is very popular with tourists. People also buy here olive oil, halva and other national sweets. The true “sweet capital” of Lebanon is Tripoli where the best sweets in the country are made. There are a lot of specialized shops in the city, more than ever, but many tourists prefer buying sweets on the market.
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National and city parks of Lebanon
♥ National Park 'Mashgara' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Qaraoun Lake' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Mashgara' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Qaraoun Lake' . On the map Photos
Castles of Lebanon
♥ Castle 'Moussa Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Mseilha Fort' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Saint Louis Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Sidon Sea Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Smar Jbeil' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Moussa Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Mseilha Fort' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Saint Louis Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Sidon Sea Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Smar Jbeil' . On the map Photos
Palaces in Lebanon
♥ Palace 'Petit Serail' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Pine Palace' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Robert Mouawad Palace' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Sursock Palace' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Ziade Palace' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Petit Serail' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Pine Palace' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Robert Mouawad Palace' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Sursock Palace' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Ziade Palace' . On the map Photos
Famous and uniques places in Lebanon from our review series
Bibl
From the series “Remains of the First Ancient Cities”
The city of Byblos attracts fans of ancient history in Lebanon. It is also one of the three most ancient cities on our planet. The earliest organized settlements in these places date back to the 7th Millennium BC. The city was formed under the now known name in the 4th Millennium BC. Byblos had the status of a major port city in the ancient era. Its inhabitants have worshiped the sun God Baal for hundreds of years. This cult is known for its incredible cruelty. Blood sacrifices were an integral part of the religious culture of the citizens.
The inhabitants of Byblos formed a unique written language already in the Second Millennium BC. Scientists have not been able to decipher it to this day. It is completely unlike any of the known ancient forms of writing. It is noteworthy that the … Read all
The inhabitants of Byblos formed a unique written language already in the Second Millennium BC. Scientists have not been able to decipher it to this day. It is completely unlike any of the known ancient forms of writing. It is noteworthy that the … Read all
Baalbek
From the series “15 Historical Monuments, with Riddles not yet Solved”
Baalbek is one of the oldest towns in the world. It is located in a picturesque mountain region near Beirut. The parts of the buildings that were found there, amaze people with sizes and the architectural accuracy. All the buildings on the territory of the ancient town were built simultaneously with the great pyramids of Giza. It is hard to imagine how all the cathedrals and other buildings were built at those ancient times. One of the most interesting buildings that you can see even now is the ancient cathedral. It is situated on a large terrace which was built much earlier.
It is made from huge megalithic blocks that weight from 300 to 800 tones. We still don’t know how people could move and set huge rough block of stone up. Here and now it is a great mystery. Stone blocks not even … Read all
It is made from huge megalithic blocks that weight from 300 to 800 tones. We still don’t know how people could move and set huge rough block of stone up. Here and now it is a great mystery. Stone blocks not even … Read all
Casa Brutale
From the series “Elegant Architectural Structures for Fans of Skywalks”
Work on the implementation of a unique project to build a villa Casa Brutale has begun in Beirut. The main feature of the brutal villa is that it will be built right on the rocky cliff above the Aegean Sea. The original building is the perfect home for those who love to watch the seascape from a height. Developers of the project are experts from Open Platform for Architecture bureau. They have created a project of the house in minimalist style that has been recognized as one of the most unique in the world.
The villa is literally built into the rock, so it will replace a part of the walls. It's planned to build a house of environmentally friendly materials, including wood, metal and concrete. One of the main features of the villa is a panoramic window, which will replace the outer wall, … Read all
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The villa is literally built into the rock, so it will replace a part of the walls. It's planned to build a house of environmentally friendly materials, including wood, metal and concrete. One of the main features of the villa is a panoramic window, which will replace the outer wall, … Read all
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