Baalbek Roman Architecture

#1 most popular of 11 things to do in Lebanon

stappm writes, "A must-see, I believe it is the home of largest Roman temple in the world. And the site…" »

Nancy Chuang writes, "The beautiful ruins of Baalbek are relatively near the Syrian border, so if you…" »

Beach Clubs

#2 most popular of 11 things to do in Lebanon

stappm writes, "Beach clubs are a very popular way to spend a day in Beirut. One of my favorites was the Riviera Beach and Yatch Club at the Riviera Hotel. Access to the beach club for non-guests is US$20 per…" »

Souks and Castles

#3 most popular of 11 things to do in Lebanon

HobWahid writes, "Tripoli is the historic main city of Lebanon, the city that, until the French period, was the main port of Lebanon and one of the largest in Greater Syria. That all changed, though, during the…" »

Beit ed-Dine Palace

#4 most popular of 11 things to do in Lebanon

HobWahid writes, "Set dramatically in the Druze heartland of the Chouf Mountains, Beit ed-Dine is a beautiful 18th-century palace constructed by the rebel ruler Emir Bashir Shihab II. It is now a large monument…" »

Byblos (Jbail)

#5 most popular of 11 things to do in Lebanon

stappm writes, "Byblos is another must see in Lebanon - it is the oldest continually inhabited seaport…" »

Nancy Chuang writes, "Byblos, or Jbail in Arabic, is supposedly the oldest settlement in the world, and…" »

Beiteddine Sights & Attractions

#6 most popular of 11 things to do in Lebanon

stappm writes, "Beiteddine was the summer palace of the Emir (prince). It was built in the 19th century and sits up in the mountains. Part of it is now the summer residence of the president (or was it the prime…" »

Our Lady of Harissa

#7 most popular of 11 things to do in Lebanon

HobWahid writes, "Just north of Beirut in the happening suburb of Jouneih, home to thumping nightclubs and the Casino of Lebanon, lies Harissa, a towering hill that overlooks the whole bay of Jounieh and…" »

Sidon (Saida)

#8 most popular of 11 things to do in Lebanon

HobWahid writes, "Sidon (Saida) was once one of the great Phoenician cities, a port from which the Phoenicians set out exploring the vast Mediterranean Sea. Today, however, the only remnant of that era is a…" »

Daytrips from Beirut

#9 most popular of 11 things to do in Lebanon

ujala_far writes, "Baalbek in Lebanon’s Bekaa valley is just a few hours from Beirut and the best way to go is to hire a cab for the day which will take no more than 20 - 30 GBP and approximately two hours.…" »

Birthplace of Gibran

#10 most popular of 11 things to do in Lebanon

HobWahid writes, "Bcharré is easily the most beautiful town in all of Lebanon, and that is saying a lot. Set high up in the Lebanon mountains, the town is cool and green in summer and covered serenely in snow…" »