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Mosques in Beirut

Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque

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The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque is one of the symbols of the city of Beirut, and it's also one of the most visited. You can't miss see

Castles in Sidon

Sidon Sea Castle

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Sidon is the 3rd largest city in Lebanon. It lies on the Mediterranean coast, about 40 miles north of Tyre and 50 south of the cap

Historical Monuments in Beirut

Pigeon Rocks

(5)

Today I want to talk about the rocks I found in Raouche. The seafront promenade is named Avenida Paris but is known as Corniche. T

Ruins in Baalbek

Temple of Jupiter

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I already talked yesterday about the incredible ruins in Baalbek, and now I will try to describe one by one the places that you ca

Ruins in Baalbek

Propylaea

(1)

The Propylaea formed the entrance to the sacred area of the Temple of Jupiter. They were constructed in the 3rd Century, during

Ruins in Baalbek

Temple of Bacchus

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Today it is the turn of the Temple of Bacchus, which is impressive for its size and how nice it is, with the addition that it is f

Statues in Beirut

Martyrs' Square

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The statue of the martyrs is perhaps the most important symbol of Beirut. It is located in the centre of the square and, followin

Churches in Beirut

St George Greek Orthodox Cathedral

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In the centre of Beirut, along with the city's other important religious buildings, the Orthodox Cathedral of St George shouldn't

Ruins in Baalbek

Ruins of Baalbek

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Baalbek is a small town of about 25,000 inhabitants, 200 km east of Beirut and north of Damascus. And there we found an archaeolog

Universities in Beirut

American University of Beirut

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The American University of Beirut is one of the most popular places in the city centre, near Hamra Street and the district of the

Churches in Beirut

St Louis Capuchin Cathedral

(1)

The Capuchin cathedral dedicated to Saint Louis is located in central Beirut, within walking distance of the other buildings that

Historical Monuments in Beirut

Grand Serail

(2)

Great Serallo is one of the most impressive monuments in Beirut, both in terms of importance and grandeur. It is located in the c

Mosques in Beirut

Al Omari Mosque

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Located in the city centre, where access is controlled by the army, the Al Omari mosque can be visited by anyone, but women must c

Churches in Beirut

St Nishan Armenian Orthodox Church

(2)

The Armenian population of Beirut resides mainly in the neighbourhood of Bourj Hammound, but this huge white-fronted church, buil

Historical Monuments in Beirut

Green Line

(1)

Lebanese history is marked by conflict since its beginning. One of the places you can visit in the capital, Beirut, and learn abou

Historical Monuments in Beirut

Cardo Maximus

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This is the oldest and most prestigious part of Beirut, where you can still see one part of the old roman colonnade in the centre

Historical Monuments in Beirut

Maghen Abraham Synagogue

(1)

Following the bloody civil wars and attacks on Israel that ravaged Lebanon until the year 2005, the Jewish community of Beirut, o

Temples in Sidon

Santuary Over Sidone

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