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The 10 Best Things to do in Lebanon, Lebanon
Discover the best top things to do in Lebanon, Lebanon including Saint Charbel Tomb, Mim Museum - Mineral Museum, Byblos Castle, National Museum of Beirut, Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, Zaitunay Bay, Old Souk, Memoire Du Temps, Phoenician Wall, Pigeon Rocks in Raouche.
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1. Saint Charbel Tomb
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By 262basilm - Houston, United States
Every time we are in Lebanon we visit St Charbel Tomb so we had been to this Holy Place ..Even it was a Thursday Morning it was Crowded with Visitors .. We assisted a Mass in the small Church than we visited the tomb .. We enjoyed having the Blessing from the Priest also Communion..
2. Mim Museum - Mineral Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 307 reviews
mim is a private mineral museum in Beirut, Lebanon. It exhibits more than 1800 minerals, representing some 400 different species from over 70 countries. Created by nature itself, those works of art with their breathtaking aesthetics were formed in earth’s crust millions of years ago. Mr. Salim Edde has built up this collection starting 1997. You can discover pieces originating from a number of renowned collections --both old and more recent-- as well as from the major mining discoveries of our era. The mim collection is now considered to be one of the world's paramount private collections for the variety and quality of its minerals. A didactic circuit, accompanied by screens displaying films and scientific applications of mineralogy, will reveal a world of unsuspected marvels--priceless both from an aesthetic and scientific point of view. Mimodactylus libanensis “mimo”, the fossil of a pterodactyl is featured in a special wing. This one-of-a-kind complete specimen in the Middle-East was found in Lebanon. It is promoted by means of state-of-the-art modern techniques: a hologram, an auto-stereoscopic movie, a full-scale reconstitution and a game “fly with mimo” – an entertainment that delights children and adults. Moreover, mim hosts a thematic exhibition of 200 marine fossils. “Fish’n’Stone” was organized with the collaboration of Mémoire du Temps. Known throughout the world, those fossils were quarried in the Lebanese mountains. The history of the fossil formation is shown through an animation that submerses you in the marine life – a time capsule that takes you in a journey to some 100 million of years ago.
Reviewed By Ana_L_23 - Navan, Ireland
As a Mining engineer, I have visited several museums of this kind in the World, and I have to say, this is the best, so far. Very good collection, excellent way how minerals are displayed, and amazing interactive screens where we can learn everything about the minerals. You can easily spend hours there. Good place to take the kids. And maybe one of the top sites in Beirut.
3. Byblos Castle
4. National Museum of Beirut
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,479 reviews
Reviewed By TravelerMaria22
Fabulous building, beautiful well archived and explained collection, a lot of history on display, friendly staff, great museum shop. One of the best museum I have ever visited.
5. Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 786 reviews
Reviewed By jeanphonse1 - Ottawa, Canada
Beautiful Islamic architecture. The imam of the mosque makes a historical introduction about the building and the surroundings in Beirut
6. Zaitunay Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,125 reviews
The Zaitunay Bay certainly exceeds all expectations and transcends the national borders to further polish Lebanon’s image and allow it to assume its rightful position as a touristic destination, but more importantly, as an exclusive and luxurious destination rivaling the best the world has to offer. Being the go-to place for all the Lebanese, Zaitunay Bay also inevitably is a prominent touristic destination. A must-see destination offering an array of various, cultural, leisure and social activities which finally brings back those faded photographs of Lebanon into the new millennium.
Reviewed By kavishand
Nice marina with a beautiful view and has a severel cafes and restaurants to experience the Lebanese cuisine and lifestyle. Nice place to visit.
7. Old Souk
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4.5 based on 585 reviews
Reviewed By solotraveler96 - Ajman, United Arab Emirates
A quaint souk, with scattered coffee shops and restaurants, you can find lots of souvenirs, and personalized gift ideas, towards the end (closer to the sea) of the souk there is an old church (ND de la porte, the Gate’s lady), and as you continue down towards the mina (port) you will find some shops that sell fossils, and another small old church (lady of deliverance). Continue your walk down to the pier by the port where you will find lots of nice seafood restaurants. Fishermen are often working peacefully by the water or fishing. You can take a boat ride in the water too. Walk around the hotel “byblos sur mer”(they have a nice not expensive breakfast buffet even if you don’t stay there, with a view of the port and the sea) and back up towards the souk and there on your left is a public rock beach, and other restaurants. The perfect walk any time day or night.
8. Memoire Du Temps
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By Tamhamadeh
Unparalled scientific and cultural experience for kids ???????????? Knowledgeable and passionate team members. They were super welcoming! My girls loved it! Highly recommended !
9. Phoenician Wall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By halcatra - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
It is one of not many phoenician structures we can still admire. The origins of the wall are not 100% confirmed, it could be part of the defence system but it could be also remains of the stone pit. The wall is beautifully located at the seaside, which makes amazing scenery for photos any time of the day and all year around.
10. Pigeon Rocks in Raouche
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,149 reviews
Reviewed By DG_global - Montreal, Canada
People gather along the Corniche across from Raouché Rocks to watch the sunset. Spectacular. We were lucky to have a great seat at Bay Rock cafe to watch sun go down. We ordered a 1/2 bottle of Rosé wine and it was 2 for 1 so we got a full one. Perfect.
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