Marlene’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The “Phoenician Wall” of Betrounwas built in ancient times by the Phoenicians to protect the city from the wild ocean storms is still found today. It stand strong and proud in Batroun’s bay, and is a must see for an authentic piece of Lebanon’s ancient history. Batroun also has a beautiful old stone souk, which attracts visitors from all around Lebanon. With old stone, beautiful wooden doors, and goods any person would love to get their hands on, it is a must see in this city.
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Phoenician Wall
The “Phoenician Wall” of Betrounwas built in ancient times by the Phoenicians to protect the city from the wild ocean storms is still found today. It stand strong and proud in Batroun’s bay, and is a must see for an authentic piece of Lebanon’s ancient history. Batroun also has a beautiful old stone souk, which attracts visitors from all around Lebanon. With old stone, beautiful wooden doors, and goods any person would love to get their hands on, it is a must see in this city.
Located 76 km from Beirut, around a 2 hour drive, the Baatara Gorge Waterfall, or as it is also known Balou’ Bala’a, is an extraordinary sight. It was ‘discovered’ by Henri Coiffait in 1952 and was fully mapped out in the 1980s, at which point it was known as the Cave of Three Bridges.
To get to the site, you will need to walk 300 meters into Tannourine, this place is definitely worth the hike. The Gorge has 3 natural bridges connecting it from side to side and offering an easy walk through for the adventurous tourist. In the spring, the water falls an impressive 255 meters into a natural sinkhole.
Baatara Gorge lake
Located 76 km from Beirut, around a 2 hour drive, the Baatara Gorge Waterfall, or as it is also known Balou’ Bala’a, is an extraordinary sight. It was ‘discovered’ by Henri Coiffait in 1952 and was fully mapped out in the 1980s, at which point it was known as the Cave of Three Bridges.
To get to the site, you will need to walk 300 meters into Tannourine, this place is definitely worth the hike. The Gorge has 3 natural bridges connecting it from side to side and offering an easy walk through for the adventurous tourist. In the spring, the water falls an impressive 255 meters into a natural sinkhole.
The Raouche Pigeon Rocks is one of the natural wonders you can find in Lebanon. A stunning set of rocks, the Raouche Pigeon Rocks welcome tourists as they arrive in Lebanon’s capital city. Visitors to the rocks can admire the sea and the rocks while taking a stroll along the cornice. A spectacular sunset awaits travelers at the Raouche Pigeon Rocks
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羅什岩
The Raouche Pigeon Rocks is one of the natural wonders you can find in Lebanon. A stunning set of rocks, the Raouche Pigeon Rocks welcome tourists as they arrive in Lebanon’s capital city. Visitors to the rocks can admire the sea and the rocks while taking a stroll along the cornice. A spectacular sunset awaits travelers at the Raouche Pigeon Rocks
The Byblos Castle has distinguished historical buildings for neighbors. Nearby stands a few Egyptian temples, Phoenician Royal Necropolis and the Roman amphitheatre. These are testament to the varied and rich history of the ancient city of Byblos
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拜占庭城堡
The Byblos Castle has distinguished historical buildings for neighbors. Nearby stands a few Egyptian temples, Phoenician Royal Necropolis and the Roman amphitheatre. These are testament to the varied and rich history of the ancient city of Byblos
The city of Anjar was founded by Caliph Walid I at the beginning of the 8th century. The ruins reveal a very regular layout, reminiscent of the palace-cities of ancient times, and are a unique testimony to city planning under the Umayyads
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Anjar Citadel
The city of Anjar was founded by Caliph Walid I at the beginning of the 8th century. The ruins reveal a very regular layout, reminiscent of the palace-cities of ancient times, and are a unique testimony to city planning under the Umayyads
The city of Sidon is located on the Mediterenean coast of Lebanon. This ancient Phoenicians city has been of great religious, political and commercial value; it is said to be inhabited since 4000 B.C. During the 13th century, the Crusaders built Sidon’s Sea Castle as a fortress on a small island connected to the mainland by a narrow 80m long roadway. The island was formerly the site of a temple to Melqart, the Phoenician version of .
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西頓海城
The city of Sidon is located on the Mediterenean coast of Lebanon. This ancient Phoenicians city has been of great religious, political and commercial value; it is said to be inhabited since 4000 B.C. During the 13th century, the Crusaders built Sidon’s Sea Castle as a fortress on a small island connected to the mainland by a narrow 80m long roadway. The island was formerly the site of a temple to Melqart, the Phoenician version of .
Nightlife
MusicHall is a cabaret -style musichall theatre specializing in live entertainment and cultural showbiz. It is located at Starco Center (in winter season) and Beirut Waterfront (in summer season)
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MusicHall Starco
MusicHall is a cabaret -style musichall theatre specializing in live entertainment and cultural showbiz. It is located at Starco Center (in winter season) and Beirut Waterfront (in summer season)
SPINE is a lounge bar that offers a refined, yet vibrant experience embracing a contemporary cuisine and a social bar amidst floating light elements. The SPINE experience kicks off with a static dinner setup and progressively develops into a dynamic lounge with upbeat music and interactive lighting.
SPINE Beirut
SPINE is a lounge bar that offers a refined, yet vibrant experience embracing a contemporary cuisine and a social bar amidst floating light elements. The SPINE experience kicks off with a static dinner setup and progressively develops into a dynamic lounge with upbeat music and interactive lighting.
B 018, also pronounced in French B Zero Dix-Huit, is a nightclub that was established in 1994 in Beirut, Lebanon.
Today, by staying true to its claim, "A Sound Ritual", B 018 offers an array of nights. From live bands to 80s night during the week and international and local house DJs on the weekends, the club feeds everything heart and ears desire.
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B 018
B 018, also pronounced in French B Zero Dix-Huit, is a nightclub that was established in 1994 in Beirut, Lebanon.
Today, by staying true to its claim, "A Sound Ritual", B 018 offers an array of nights. From live bands to 80s night during the week and international and local house DJs on the weekends, the club feeds everything heart and ears desire.
Food scene
Amazing place to have lunch with family and friends by the sea. Also the perfect destination for a sunset drinks.
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Pierre and Friends
Amazing place to have lunch with family and friends by the sea. Also the perfect destination for a sunset drinks.
A wonderful fish restaurant right on the sea in north Lebanon. Many patrons anchor their boats in the bay and wade in to feast on the freshest locally caught fish and exquisite mezes.
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Jammal Restaurant
طريق البحريA wonderful fish restaurant right on the sea in north Lebanon. Many patrons anchor their boats in the bay and wade in to feast on the freshest locally caught fish and exquisite mezes.