The 225-meter long solid sandstone Phoenician sea wall is situated just south of it. Originally a sand dune, men started hewing it to take hard sand rocks for building temples, houses and other structures,...
The old part of this small and friendly village houses the remains of a well-preserved Roman temple. Fenced, it can only be visited if someone opens the gate. Usually, one of the villagers can help you...
The beautiful citadel of Rachaya, now also known as the Independence Castle, was built during the 11th century by the Crusaders in order to acquire an observation post for merchants, pilgrims and travelers....
Just downhill from the monastery - on the way back to the center of the village - are two historical sites, with on the left the remains of two second-century Roman temples.At the far end of the Roman-Byzantine...
About five kilometer southwest of the Umayyad archeological site and just west of the village of Majdal Aanjar, a first-century Roman temple is situated on top of a hill; worth a detour, provided you...
The traditional and attractive souqs of Saida (closed on Fridays) consist of narrow labyrinthine streets and are great for strolling around and enjoying the medieval atmosphere. Artisans, workers, food,...
Shehabi CitadelSituated on a hill overlooking the Hasbani River, this large six-floor citadel is part of the 20,000 m2 Shehabi complex, which also covers several medieval houses and a mosque. Originally...
Hotel Palmyra - Dip yourself in a bygone era; watch the once beautiful interior and imagine how life was in the 50ties and 60ties. Look at Jean Cocteau's letter on the wall and quietly memorize life in...
Located north of the harbor and recognized by its square towers, the stunning St Stephen’s (Mar Estephan) Cathedral was completed in the beginning of the 20th century by an Italian architect.
Saida is most famous for its Crusader Sea Castle and nearby Echmoun Temple, while some well-preserved Roman temples can be found in Niha and Qsarnaba. A great sample of an early 19th-century architecture...
YOUR DAY TOUR INCLUDES A VISIT TO:
To explore the valley floor by car, it is best to start at the Deir Mar Elisha. After exploring this monastery, take the asphalt road down until a gravel road leads you to the right (to the left you find...
Constructed in the 18th century, the Youssef Shehab Serail contains beautiful rooms, a courtyard and some pretty stonework. It is mostly known for the massacre of 1200 Christians by the Druze, which took...
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