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Lebanon Cedars: the Mighty Cedars of God

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What are the cedars of Lebanon and why are they so popular? There are only two types of cedar and the one type (‘cedrus libani’) that grows in Lebanon is not found anywhere else in the world. In other words, Lebanon cedars are a rare kind, which makes them very important and highly valuable.

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The mighty cedars of Lebanon

The cedars grow in abundance in a mountain forest area about 100 km from the city of Jounieh in northern Lebanon. The cedars are the pride and glory of the Lebanese mountains. Some grow to an unbelievable height of 30-40 meters. The tallest cedars are found in a …

Old Jounieh Brings New Life to Lebanon

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Sixteen kilometers from Beirut lies the romantic coastal city of Jounieh. Known widely as the Jewel of Lebanon, Jounieh is home to a number of important sites, landmarks, natural treasures, and cultural symbols, which include the shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, Jeita Grotto, Dog River, and Casino du Liban, among others. Apart from all these national treasures, Jounieh is cherished by the Lebanese for how it preserved its old charm and interesting ancestry. Not very far from the bay is an area known as Old Jounieh. It is here where locals and tourists come to dine, stroll, reminisce, relax, and enjoy the Mediterranean sunset.

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Jounieh – the coastal city of Lebanon

In the past, this area by the bay was an old stone souk (market) area where ancient traders and merchants sold their products. It was a busy marketplace, which was perhaps the busiest spot in this otherwise sleepy port city. …

No Dogs at Dog River

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Dog River in Lebanon is 31 kilometers long, springing from the majestic Jeita Grotto and flowing all the way to the mighty Mediterranean Sea. It is better known to locals as the Nahr al-Kalb. This body of flowing water has seen the passing of time. It has supported life since the Paleolithic era, allowing the earliest settlers to flourish in agriculture and enjoy abundant yields.

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Dog River also known as Nahr al-Kalb

Great men of history and foreign invaders have marched along the banks and shores. Some of them have carved inscriptions on the walls and rocks above the river that now serve as proof of their presence and expeditions. …

Lebanese Heritage Museum: Prehistory to Contemporary

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The Lebanese Heritage Museum is the prime repository of artifacts and national treasures that reflect the heritage and culture of the Lebanese people. It is located in the city of Jounieh about 16 km from Beirut, the capital city.

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Lebanese Heritage Museum

The Lebanese Heritage Museum is the proud home of original pieces of history and authentic documents, photos and artifacts that represent the glorious past of the country. Although the world remembers Lebanon’s most recent history, particularly the civil war from 1975 to 1990, Lebanon and its culture go much further and more glorious than that. …

The Wonderful Underworld of Jeita Grotto

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The Lebanese city of Jounieh is best known for Casino du Liban, Our Lady of Lebanon shrine and the téléphérique. Yet, this city along the Mediterranean has another trick up its sleeves. It is the closest major city to the Jeita Grotto, a spectacular cave system that runs for about nine kilometers long.

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Magnificent Jeita Grotto

Located about 5 km from Jounieh and 9 km from the capital city of Beirut, Jeita Grotto is popular among experts, geologists, speleologists, and tourists for several reasons. First and foremost, it is famous for its strikingly beautiful rock formations and natural …

See the World on a Telepherique

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‘Telepherique’ is French for cable car, aerial tramway or gondola lift. In Japan, they call it ropeway. This form of transport is common in the Alpine regions of Europe where people regularly move from peak to peak. It’s scary if you’re riding a telepherique for the first time, but after a ride or two, you would wish there’s a gondola lift in every city you visit in the world.

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See the spectacular sites of Jounieh when using Telepherique

If you decide to spend a holiday in Jounieh, Lebanon, you will not be disappointed since the city has its own system of aerial tramway. Jounieh’s telepherique was built in 1965 and through those years it only had two minor setbacks. …