Lebanon’s picturesque Shouf region offers a stunning glimpse into the country’s rich history. The region was once the royal seat of the emirs of Lebanon, and relics of that time dot …
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Set in an ancient monastery within the dramatic scenery of Bcharreh in north Lebanon, the Gibran Museum tells the story of legendary Lebanese poet Gibran Khalil Gibran Set in the Qadisha …
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Tour guide Mira Minkara has made it her mission to bring visitors back to her home city of Tripoli. LT joins her on one of her now-famous tours taking in modern …
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A remarkable museum only 15 minutes from Beirut in Beit Mery shows Lebanon’s history through the eras Few people are aware of the existence of the Lebanese Heritage Museum, but its …
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The Sursock Museum revives its vibrant past, reopening after a big budget restoration project.
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Zahlé is notable for its traditional red-roofed houses, old souk and decorated facades typical of local 19th Century architecture. It has 38 churches and 7 mosques. On the first day, take a walk in …
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Explore the region’s past at the Robert Mouawad Private Museum through the impressive collection of obsessive collector, Henri Pharaon The adhaan [call to prayer] sounding from a nearby mosque fills …
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The historical inscriptions of Nahr Al-Kalb reveal the diverse visitors of the past Filled with both history and natural beauty, Lebanon’s mountains give a dramatic setting to some of the …
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A walk through Beirut’s historic Sursock neighborhood reveals a grand past and a city still in transformation. Located in the Achrafieh district of Beirut, Rue Sursock is one of the city’s …