Kathmandu is located in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal, at the confluence of the Bagmati and Bishnumati rivers. It is the capital and largest city of Nepal. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, the city enjoys a pleasant climate, elegant surroundings, and spring-like weather all year round, earning it the reputation of a “paradise in the mountains.” Kathmandu is an ancient city divided into new...
The Ultimate Getaway is nestled in the wild Bhotekoshi River Gorge, perched high on a cliff suspended above rugged, steep slopes, and surrounded by wild, dense jungles and pristine forests. It’s a place where you can leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city and achieve perfect, complete relaxation. The Ultimate Getaway is a…
Hanuman is the divine monkey described in the Indian epic *Ramayana*. Legend has it that Hanuman is the son of the wind god Vayu and the female monkey Anjana, possessing four faces and eight arms, capable of flying through the air, with a face and body that can...
Beiteddine Palace is a 19th-century palace built by Emir Bashir II between 1788 and 1818. It served as his residence until 1840. Although the Shihab dynasty was overthrown in 1842, the palace remained the property of the Bashir descendants. In 1861, the state…
The Holy Valley is one of the most important early Christian monastic settlements in the world. Its many ancient monasteries are strikingly perched along the rugged valley, near the remnants of the Cedars of Lebanon forest, whose trees once provided high-quality timber for ancient religious structures. The Holy Valley is one of the deepest and most beautiful valleys in Lebanon…
Tyre was a famous ancient Phoenician city and also the name of the god of war in Norse mythology. The ancient city of Tyre is located about 80 kilometers south of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1984 under the cultural heritage selection criteria. The World Heritage Committee described it as: “Tyre is said to be the birthplace of the purple dye...”
Byblos is one of the oldest cities in Lebanon, inhabited since the Neolithic period. It is closely tied to the legends and history of the Mediterranean region over thousands of years, and is also deeply connected to the development and spread of the Phoenician alphabet. The ancient Phoenician port of Byblos, located on Lebanon’s coastal region...
The archaeological site of Anjar is located in the Beqaa Valley east of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut. In 1984, UNESCO designated the Anjar Archaeological Site as a cultural heritage site and included it on the World Heritage List. The earliest structure in the city of Anjar was a palace, surrounded by colonnaded arcades, with some sections having been restored. Anjar…
Introduction The Temple of Baalbek is a renowned ancient site in Lebanon, located on the foothills outside the Bekaa Valley, over 80 kilometers northeast of Beirut, at an altitude of about 1,160 meters. "Baalbek" means "Domain of the Sun." Over 2,000 years ago, the Phoenicians built this temple to worship the sun god Baal, turning it into…
The Sidon Sea Castle was built in 1288 by the Crusaders on a small island connected to the shore by a stone bridge. Many parts of the castle have been damaged, allegedly due to the Mamluks preventing the Crusaders from returning to the region later on. The entire castle is constructed of stone, and though not very large in size, it...
Masa Castle is located in the Shouf Mountains, 30 kilometers south of Beirut, and is named after its builder, Masa. Masa was born into an ancient family of builders, whose descendants inherited their ancestors' legacy and have been engaged in the construction industry ever since. When he was 14 and in middle school, Masa fell in love with a classmate. Later, his girlfriend asked him to leave because…
The Bekaa Valley is a valley located in the eastern part of Lebanon near the Syrian border, under the jurisdiction of the Beqaa Governorate. Historically, the Bekaa Valley has been a renowned strategic location and one of the cradles of ancient civilizations. It is the northernmost extension of the East African Rift, situated between the Lebanon Mountains about 30 kilometers east of Beirut, stretching…
The Arz Al-Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve covers an area of 550 square kilometers, making it Lebanon’s largest nature reserve and the country’s biggest protected cedar forest. It is also a significant bird sanctuary and an ecotourism destination. The reserve is home to 32 species of wild mammals, 200 species of birds…
Established in 1992, the Palm Islands Nature Reserve is a protected area composed of three small islands, covering an area of 4.2 square kilometers, located northwest of Tripoli. The Palm Islands Nature Reserve is known as "the most unique reserve in the Mediterranean" and has been designated as an "Important Bird Area" by BirdLife International. The largest island in the reserve is…
Established in 1937, the National Museum of Beirut is Lebanon’s most important archaeological museum. After World War I, the museum began amassing a large collection of archaeological artifacts, and now houses 100,000 items from various periods, including prehistoric times, the Bronze Age, the Iron Age, the Hellenistic period, the Ro…
Jeita Grotto consists of two karstic limestone caves, stretching about 9 kilometers in length, located at the base of the Lebanon Mountains, 20 kilometers north of Beirut, and is part of a karst landscape. Over tens of millions of years of water erosion, the cave has formed a structure resembling the dome of a Roman cathedral, with the highest point of the ceiling reaching over 80 meters. The cave houses an underground river, and the...
The Statue of the Virgin Mary is a famous Christian pilgrimage site in Lebanon. Built in 1907, it is located on a mountain about 20 kilometers north of Beirut, facing Jounieh Bay—one of the most beautiful bays in the world. The mountain where this towering statue stands is commonly referred to as Mount Saint Mary, standing at an elevation of over 600 meters...
Beirut is located along the coast of Beirut Governorate and is the capital of Lebanon. It serves as a key commercial, banking, and financial hub in the Middle East, with many multinational corporations establishing their regional headquarters here. The city is not only the largest and finest seaport on the eastern Mediterranean but also an important gateway and cargo distribution center for Lebanon. Beirut is renowned for its exquisite…
Before 1943, Martyrs' Square in Beirut was known as Cannon Square. Located in the very heart of Beirut, it was established to commemorate the nationalists who were executed by the Ottomans during World War I. After more than a century of arduous struggle, the Lebanese people achieved independence on November 22, 1943. To honor those who...
Attraction Introduction The goods sold in Bahrain’s markets are diverse and abundant. These traditional markets are also key tourist attractions in the Kingdom of Bahrain, among which the most famous is the Al Bira Market, where you can find a variety of local specialties and folk handicrafts. Other markets include the Hadhdh Market, the Tobacco Market, as well as the Saffafir Market that sells...