Byblos - Places to Visit

Excavations at Byblos’ archeological
site started in 1860 and revealed the
rich past of the town.

Entrance fees:
8,000 LBP for foreigners
5,000 LBP for Lebanese
2,000 LBP for students

Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday 08:00 am to
05:00 pm during winter, and to
06:00 pm in summer.

The current shallow harbor of
Byblos is likely the old fishing
harbor. At both sites of the
entrance are the remains of a
defensive tower added by the
Crusaders and reshaped by the
Mamluks; in the water the
ramparts are still visible.

The Old Souqs and Roman Road

The attractive renovated souqs in
Byblos were constructed during
Ottoman times. Just before entering
the old souqs, the remains of a
Roman road including colonnades are
on your right.

Saint John the Baptist Church
(Eglise St Jean Marc)

The Roman church of Saint John
the Baptist was built in 1115,
and several structures, such as the
13th-century cupola, were added
over time. In the 18th century,
emir Youssef Shehab passed the
church to the Maronites.

Sultan Abdul Majid Mosque

The 1648 blue-domed Ottoman
Sultan Abdul Majid mosque is
located next to the tourist office
and was restored in 1783.

Memory of Time - Fossils Museum
(Mémoire du Temps)

Discover 100 million years
old fossils from plants to sharks,
to many other species.

Enjoy the experience to see how
these fossils are found. And much
more, you can even participate in
finding your own fossil in the
excavation site!

Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday
08:30 am to 07:00 pm

Website:
http://www.memoryoftime.com/

Byblos Public Garden –
Wagon Park

Entrance Fees:
2,000 LBP for foreigners
Free entrance for Lebanese

Pepe Abed Museum

Pepe Abed was a famous diver
who went all around the globe!
Learn more about him and enjoy
the treasures he found while diving!

Entrance Fees: Free entrance

Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday
from 10:00 am to midnight

Vero Scultura

Be amazed of how lively these
famous celebrities look! They are
made of silicone, making every
detail real, in addition of
natural hair! Take some great
pictures with your favorite celebrity!

Entrance Fees: 5,000 LBP

Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday
from 12:00 noon to 08:00 pm

Website:
http://www.veroscultura.com/