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The 6 Best Things to Do in Sur, Lebanon
Sur in Lebanon, from Middle East region, is best know for Ancient Ruins. Discover best things to do in Sur with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Tyre
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4.5 based on 125 reviews
The impressive ruins of a great Phoenician city.
Reviewed By Adrian B - Beirut, Lebanon
Tyre is an ancient Phoenician city. Today it is the fourth largest city in Lebanon after Beirut, Tripoli and Sidon.The city has a number of ancient sites, including its Roman Hippodrome which was added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1979.
Tyre was founded around 2750 BC according to Herodotus and was originally built as a walled city upon the Mainland.
The city of Tyre was particularly known for the production of a rare and extraordinarily expensive sort of purple dye, produced from the murex shellfish, known as Tyrian purple.
There is the famous "Arch of Hadrian" and one of the best hippodromes in the region were constructed during the Roman empire.
The background of the ancient city and the Roman Hippodrome shows how badly the site is managed where modern buildings and poor houses surrounds the site.
There is an entrance of 2.3$ per person. It takes 20 mn to visit quickly the whole site including the Arche and the Hippodrome.
2. Hippodrome
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Roman Hippodrome
Reviewed By AndrewA64 - Winchester, United Kingdom
Tyre is a 'must see' in Lebanon. Not only does it have a pretty harbour, a sandy beach, and a pleasant old quarter, but it's ancient historic sites including the Hippodrome are impressive and a fascinating reminder of the long and important status of Tyre since Phoenician times. The Hippodrome is remarkably complete and offers a vivid image of Roman life and entertainment.
3. Roman Hippodrome
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
4. Tyre Beach
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Davick - Rotherham, United Kingdom
Was my local beach for years. In the hotter months of summer there is a line of small restaurants rebuilt every year for the season. Half are Christian (with alcohol) and half Muslim (without). Wide range of local food and beach BBQ food. No problem with bikinis at Christian end. Beach is clean and there are lifeguards. The beach shelves for quite a way sea is shallow - but dips suddenly a little far out. There is a jelly fish migration each August. Stings are neutralised by vinegar and not serious. Plenty of parking space on the beach
5. Al-Bass Archaeological Site
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Connoisseur-of-Life - Mississauga, Canada
These ruins are adjacent to the Hippodrome and I would refer the reader to check out those TripAdvisor reviews as well. Apart from an amazing walk in the steps of the ancients, the remains are quite intact and leave less than usual to the imagination. Not to be missed.
6. Turqoise
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4 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Rand N
We rented a bungalow, everything was simply perfect, the environment, services, cleanness, tidiness, housekeeping service. The best beach activities and DJ Mixes during the day, and the most romantic dinner during the night. Special rates for United Nations staff.
