Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport 42 min
Mohammad AlAmin Mosque (25 min) Opened in 2008, this Ottoman-influenced Muslim mosque features a 48-m. blue dome. National Museum of Beirut (30 min) Archeological artifacts dating from prehistory to the 1500s & telling the history of Lebanon. Chouwan Lake (45 min) Byblos Citadel (18 min) Landmark 12th-century castle built by Crusaders from limestone & the ruins of Roman structures. Zaituna Bay (27 min) Bustling destination offering a promenade by the marina, retail stores, restaurants & cafes. Martyrs' Square (26 min) Memorial monument commemorating nationalists who were executed here in 1916 under Ottoman rule. The Old Souq (14 min) Memoire du temps - Pierre Abi Saad (17 min) Fossil and museum Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve | محميّة جبل موسى (48 min) Mountainous reserve with forest hiking trails & Roman remains, plus native birds, animals & plants. Mzaar Ski Resort kfardebiane Jonction slop (57 min) Largest ski resort in the Middle East, with 42 slopes & 50 mi. of groomed tracks for all levels. Grand Serail (Government Palace) (28 min) Monumental Ottoman landmark & HQ of the Lebanese prime minister with a grand central courtyard. Teleferique du Liban (7 min) متحف الشمع (19 min) Museum featuring wax likenesses of prominent Lebanese historical figures & modern celebrities. Casino du Liban (4 min) Roulette & blackjack tables, poker tournaments & a terrace with views of Jounieh Bay. Sursock Museum (26 min) Opened in 1961, this museum displays Lebanese & international modern art in a 1912 villa. |