Tripoli has only one working public bath left. Built at the end of the 17th century, Hammam al-Abed with its pierced Ottoman domes is a good example of traditional bathing, yet only is accessible to men....
The old and large Hammam al-Noura nearby the Great Mosque dates from 1333 but is unfortunately derelict.
The latest public bath, Hammam el-Jdeedeh, dates from 1740 and operated until the 1970s. Built by an Ottoman Pasha from Damascus, this large, beautiful, luxurious bath is very well preserved and definitely...
Located on a hilltop surrounded by desert, the meaning and origin of the 27-meter high stone Hermel Pyramid remains unknown. It might have functioned as a watch-tower, or could be a first or second-century...
Monastery of St Elias al-Tuwak
If you are interested in Ottoman architecture, it is worthwhile to stroll around Zahle’s old center. Good examples are the 17th-century private Geha House and the Serail...
Located north of Souq al-Haraj and consisting of two buildings connected by a small alleyway, the Khan al-Askar was built in the 14th century as a garrison for Mamluk soldiers. It was intensively restored...
A short walk south from the Sea Castle, the Khan al-Franj was built by Fakhr el-Dine Maan II in the early 17th century to stimulate trade with France and offering merchants a one-stop place for selling...
Still in use by tailors, the beautifully restored 14th-century Khan al-Khayyatin consists of a stretch of souqs and is one of the most impressive and traditional examples of Khan architecture in Tripoli....
Although originally constructed as army barracks, the Khan es-Saboun soon turned into a local market place. In the 18th century, it was famous for its high-quality soap industry. Nowadays, the local shop...
The Roman temple in Machnaqa just consists of a single altar, yet is almost fully in tact and the grassy area and views from there are beautiful. To reach the temple in Machnaqa (located about 11 kilometers...
One of the buildings constructed by Solidere is the Mohammed Al-Amine Mosque (in the Martyrs Square), inaugurated in 2008, to be recognized by its 65-meter high minarets and bright blue roof.
Together with the three monasteries described under the Valley Floor on Foot and the Valley Floor by Car, there are 10 significant monasteries and (cave) churches in Qadisha Valley.Several of them are...
A must see located at the edge of Achrafieh is the National Museum of Beirut . Opened in 1943, the museum displays an overview of Lebanon's pre-war history and an archaeological collection from the prehistoric...
Palace of Emir Younes MaanAssigned to the army leader and brother of Fakhr el-Dine Maan II in the 17th century, the palace of Emir Younes Maan was burned down by the Ottoman Pasha Yusuf Sayfa and later...
In the fisherman harbor, the remains of the old Phoenician port are still visible.
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