The Hearty welcome
and hospitality of the Lebanese people are
not only slogans or devices, they are part
of the inheritance - a wealth of ancient
culture - the way of life and tradition
of the country. Lebanon major historical
and touristic cities
Aanjar
an Umayyad site of Lebanon
Aanjar , 85 km from Beirut and covers exclusively
one period, the Umayyad. Also it stands
unique as the only historic example of an
inland commercial centre due to its strategic
position on intersecting trade routes leading
to Damascus, Homs, Baalbeck and the south.
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Baalbeck – Lebanon’s
greatest Roman treasure
Baalbeck can be counted among the wonders
of the ancient world. The largest and most
noble Roman Temples ever built towering
high above the Beqaa plain and they are
also among the best preserved.
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Beirut – The city
that would not die
Beirut, the Lebanese capital survived a
decade and a half of conflict and so has
the right to call itself “ The city
that would not die”. It stands on
the site of a very ancient settlement going
back at least 5,000 years.
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Beiteddine
Beiteddine Palace, with its museums and
its gardens, is one of Lebanon’s major
tourist attractions. It is the Best example
of early 19th century Lebanese architecture,
was built over thirty year period by emir
Bechir El-Chehab II, who ruled Munt-Lebanon
for more than half a century.
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Byblos
– Oldest continuously inhabited city
Today Byblos (Jbeil in Arabic) on the coast
37km north of Beirut, is a prosperous place.
Modern scholars say the site of Byblos goes
back at least 7000 years, even the Phoenicians
considered it a city of great antiquity.
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Cedars
This resort settlement in Lebanon’s
highest range is one of the most dramatically
beautiful spots in the country. The scenery
and the quality of snow make the cedars
an exceptional skiing venue. Just below
the cedars is the town of Bsharre, birthplace
of Gibran Khalil Gibran.
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Sidon
One of the famous names in history, inhabited
as long ago as 4000 B.C. situated on the
coast 48 kilometers south of Beirut. The
Largest city in south Lebanon, Sidon is
a busy commercial center with the pleasant,
conservative atmosphere of a small town.
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Tripoli
Tripoli known as the capital of the North
- Lebanon’s second largest city -
85 km north of Beirut, has a special character
all its own due to its historical wealth.
Tripoli’s strategic position was enhanced
by offshore islands, natural ports and access
to the interior.
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Zahle – The city
of Wine and Poetry
The Bride of the Beqaa 945-meter elevation
keeps the air light and dry. A tour of Zahle’s
Ksara winery is a good way to see how wine
and arak are made. Lunch at the Bardouni
river enjoying the traditional Lebanese
mezze.
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