Things to Do in Byblos

There are 26 attractions in Byblos. Byblos Castle, crusader-era castle built atop ancient phoenician ruins, is the most popular.

1

Byblos Castle

Crusader-era castle built atop ancient Phoenician ruins

Castle

2

Jeita Grotto

Spectacular limestone cave system with underground lakes

Amusement Park

3

National Museum of Beirut

Lebanese museum showcasing Phoenician artifacts and archaeology

Museum

4

Kadisha Valley

Steep Lebanese valley with ancient Christian monasteries

Valley

5

Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque

Large downtown Beirut mosque with notable blue domes

Mosque

6

Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Greek Orthodox cathedral located in Beirut

Museum

7

Sursock Museum

Beirut museum of modern art and private collections

Museum

8

Beiteddine Palace

19th-century Lebanese palace and site of cultural festivals

Palace

9

Harissa

Hilltop Marian shrine and pilgrimage site near Jounieh

Area

10

Mount Sannine

Lebanese limestone mountain overlooking Beirut with springs

Mountain

11

Fakhreddine Mosque

Historic mosque in Mount Lebanon with Ottoman-era architecture

Mosque

12

Maghen Abraham Synagogue

Historic synagogue in Beirut, Lebanon

Synagogue

13

Maronite Cathedral of Saint George, Beirut

Historic Maronite cathedral in Beirut's Christian quarter

Church

14

Royal necropolis of Byblos

Phoenician royal burial complex with ancient tombs

Archaeological Site

15

Al-Omari Grand Mosque

Historic Beirut mosque featuring Ottoman-era architecture

Mosque

16

Berytus

Ancient Roman name for Beirut, historic port city

Archaeological Site

17

Martyrs' Square, Beirut

Central Beirut plaza and historic public gathering site

Plaza

18

Yammoune

Karst lake and archaeological site linked to ancient myths

Archaeological Site

19

Beirut Municipal Stadium

Historic Beirut stadium used for football and events

Stadium

20

Jabal es Saaïdé

Mountain near Baalbek-Hermel, eastern Lebanon

Mountain

21

Raoucheh

Coastal neighborhood famed for the Pigeon Rocks sea-stacks

Area

22

Saint Louis Cathedral of the Capuchin Fathers

Historic Catholic cathedral in Beirut's central district

Church

23

Tripoli International Olympic Stadium

Large multiuse stadium in Tripoli, sports venue

Stadium

24

Nephin

Ruins

25

El Manqra

Neighborhood or locality in Beirut Governorate

Monument

26

Rachid Karami International Fair-Tripoli

Modernist exhibition complex symbolizing Lebanese architectural innovation

Historical Site