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Undoubtedly Lebanon's premier sight, the Jeita Grotto is a
must-see tourist attraction. Located just 11 miles (about 18km)
from Beirut, the Jeita Grotto is an underground complex consisting
of two...
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the temple complex found at
Baalbek - a small town in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, just 56 miles
(90km) from Beirut - is regarded as the world's finest surviving
example...
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If Beirut is indeed the 'Paris of the East', then Hamra Street
is surely its version of the Champs Elys?Šes. Known as the 'centre
of intellectual activity' in Lebanon during the 1970s,...
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Our Lady of Lebanon is a bronze statue of the Virgin Mary
(painted white for added splendour), dating back from the 19th
century, and erected on a hill overlooking the beautiful Bay of
Jounieh. A...
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The National Museum of Beirut - located in Museum Street, in the
heart of the city - has a history that is almost as interesting as
that of the artefacts it houses. In 1975, during the Lebanese...
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Encircling Beirut's promontory, the Corniche is a seaside
promenade and pedestrian walkway that constantly throngs with the
bustle of daily life. Offering perfect views of the...
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The Beirut Hippodrome (or officially, the Hippodrome Du Parc De
Beyrouth) comes highly recommended by visitors to Lebanon's capital
city. Every Sunday, mingle with Beirut's elite as they gather...
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One of the biggest and oldest mosques in Lebanon, the Al-Omari
Mosque in Beirut is a worthwhile tourist attraction, boasting an
interesting history. Built in 1291, the Al-Omari mosque was one...
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Lebanon's third-largest city, Sidon (or Saida, in Arabaic) - a
city full of interesting cultural sights and fantastic shopping
opportunities - makes for a worthwhile excursion from Beirut.
Located...
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