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What to do and see in Lebanon, Lebanon: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Lebanon, Lebanon including Saint Charbel Tomb, Madrassah Al-Nouriyah, St. George Church, Deir Qannoubin, Temples of Baalbek, Greek Orthodox monastery of Saint George, Al-Omari Mosque, The Great Mosque, Taynal Mosque, Churches of Harissa.
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1. Saint Charbel Tomb
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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. Madrassah Al-Nouriyah
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. St. George Church
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
4. Deir Qannoubin
5. Temples of Baalbek
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5.0 based on 1,059 reviews
Reviewed By MarieTips - Virginia, United States
One of the most spectacular Roman ruins in the world with a gorgeous mountain background. And basically devoid of tourists which made the visit so pleasant and special. We hired a chauffeur for the day from a company used by the University for safety reasons--one has to be mindful--and drove through the Bekaa valley which was pretty fascinating. We also went to Anjaar--not grandiose like Baalbek but it felt more intimate in a way and is well worth the visit. Important: toilets are on the left, right at entrance gate of Baalbek. Or you will have to wait upon exiting. Then you go to the right to buy tickets at the booth and go through a turnstile entrance (employees barely speak English and told us that toilets were inside the ruins). Guides are available, some speak English well; the one who offered his services had a very strong accent difficult to understand. They only accept "legitimate" parties and, as a principle, refuse people who want to join as a group in order to share the fee. The guy behind us was alone--so that hardly qualifies as a group--and offered to join us and share the fee, as we were just a couple. That was a no go; and it was too much effort to understand the guide, so we passed. However, later on we had and opportunity to converse with another guide whose accent was very good; so it's the luck of the draw. If you travel on a very tight budget, make arrangements with other people before you get to the ticket booth. Otherwise "splurge"...it is their livelihood and there are not that many tourists. But my advice is to inform yourself about the history in advance, so that you can relax and take all your time enjoying this exceptional monument from the past at your own pace and contemplate its breathtaking beauty, as well as take as many photos as you'd like (nobody in the background!!!) without any pressure. We spent at least three wonderful hours there. I'd say that the very minimum time you need to visit is one hour but you'll want to take your time...how often can you access a place like this in an area that is not always the safest?
6. Greek Orthodox monastery of Saint George
7. Al-Omari Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By ElyasA34 - Beirut, Lebanon
Welcoming to non muslims, this mosque was once a crusader church. A really interesting and unique place to visit, full of history and beautiful ornaments!
8. The Great Mosque
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By halcatra - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
It is one of not many mosques which is easy to visit by no Muslims. It is a beautiful building, makes great impression and is a great place to learn more about Muslim culture. As in any mosque, remember to remove your shoes before entering, there are shelves next to the door. Wear modest clothes covering knees, elbows, etc. Women need to cover hair as well. There was a gentleman who for a small fee was renting headscarves. I definitely recommend visiting the place, religion is important part of local culture.
9. Taynal Mosque
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Myles_Kenton - Jounieh, Lebanon
The mosque is best visited with a guide. It is a moving place to see, especially as it is a dynamic, living place of worship. The simplicity and the architecture made be glad to have had the opportunity to visit it several times. I recommend seeing this place and other with someone who loves Tripoli and who is able to bring the city and its attractions to lfe.
10. Churches of Harissa
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4.5 based on 275 reviews
Reviewed By gabyssssssss
We passed by this holy place after Paragliding Club Thermique. It's just 3 minutes away by car. We actually flew above it with pilot Elie Mansour and he suggested that we pass by to visit this amazing place. And glad we did :)
