Lebanon, city by city
Lebanon pack Roman temples, Crusader castles, mountain towns and Mediterranean beaches inside country wey small pass Connecticut. Na dis be the cities wey worth make you build trip around dem.
Beirut
The capital dey loud, layered and e dey rise back after every wahala. Waka the restored downtown, the Corniche seaside road, and the boutique streets of Mar Mikhael and Gemmayzeh.
- Highlight: Sunset for Raouche, where the Pigeon Rocks (Rawche) rise straight comot from the sea.
Byblos (Jbeil)
Na one of the oldest towns wey people dey still live for am for this world, Byblos get correct charm with Crusader castle, fishing harbor and cobblestone souk. E close small, na 40 km from Beirut go north.
- Highlight: The seaside Crusader castle and the ancient Phoenician ruins wey dey beside am.
Baalbek
For the Bekaa Valley dey sit one of the most colossal Roman temple complex wey dem ever build. The Temple of Bacchus still solid well, and the six columns wey remain for Temple of Jupiter go blow your mind.
- Highlight: To stand under the towering columns of Temple of Jupiter.
Tripoli
Lebanon second city na the most original one, e get medieval Mamluk old town, steaming hammams and the country best Arabic sweet.
- Highlight: The Crusader Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles wey dey overlook the souks.
Sidon (Saida)
This southern port city carry offshore Sea Castle, covered souk and interesting soap museum inside half-day visit.
- Highlight: The 13th-century Sea Castle wey you go reach through stone causeway.
Batroun
Coastal town wey breeze dey blow, dem sabi am for Phoenician sea wall, fresh lemonade and lively summer beach-bar scene.
- Highlight: Sip fresh lemonade beside the old Phoenician wall as sun dey set.
Practical tips
- Most of these cities na easy day trip from Beirut with car or shared taxi (service).
- Pack layers: the coast dey warm while mountains and Bekaa fit cold.
- Carry small cash; plenty souks and service taxis no dey collect card.
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