Tag: Lebanon

Lebanon – “Switzerland of the Middle East” Lebanon has been shaken by numerous wars and civil wars in the past few decades. These have made it forget for many of the great importance of the region since antiquity with kingdoms and trade republics such as Byblos, Tire or Sidon in the eastern Mediterranean. After a […]

Attractions Beirut After extensive destruction during the war years, Beirut was in a reconstruction phase for a long time. Today’s ultra-modern city has preserved many architectural witnesses from the period 1875-1975. The impressive harmony of sea and mountains gives the city an incomparable beauty. Beirut is an ideal starting point for excursions – no scenic […]

Byblos ruins more than 7,000 years of history In Lebanon, a special highlight among the sights awaits visitors when traveling: the ruins of Byblos. They are located in the city of the same name directly on the Mediterranean coast north of Beirut and were completely uncovered during excavations in the last century. Byblos is now […]