Photos of Surprising Lebanon

May 1725 2023 (9 days)


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Ceiling decorationsEvery detail was thought of in Baalbek including the ceiling
Three archesThe characteristic threearch building style of Lebanon
Ksara wine cellarWine barrels in the underground tunnels of the Ksara winery
Sidon FortThe Crusader fortress in Sidon
Access gateThe gate of the Crusader castle in Sidon
Sidon CastleThe remains of a mosque inside the castle
Spice marketThe covered souq of Sidon
CaravanseraiThe courtyard of a caravanserai inside the souq of Sidon
Covered streetsThe coverings protect against the strong sun
Fruits and vegetablesSmall stalls in Sidon
Souq of SidonThe trade has yet to start in the souq
Excavations TyreRemains of the old city of Tyre
Access gateThe city of Tyre dates from just before the start of the common era
Roman city TyrePillars along the old Roman road
Remains of standsA view under the former stands in Tyre
Racetrack TyreThe old Roman racetrack of Tyre
Former islandTyre was formerly an island in the sea
Our Lady of MantaraThe Our Lady of Mantara tower stands where Mary or Jesus waited
Modern BeirutModern skyscrapers stand near the port of Beirut
Port of BeirutThe big difference between rich and poor is visible in the port of Beirut
Swimming in the seaPeople swim in the sea along the boulevard
Beirut BoulevardThe Corniche is the boulevard of Beirut
FishermenLocal fishermen try to catch fish from the Corniche
Buildings near portBuildings around the luxury port of Beirut
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