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Byblos

Byblos بيبلوس, also known by its Arabic name of Jbeil جبَيل, is an ancient phoenician city located about 35 Kilometers (23 miles) north of the capital Beirut in modern day Lebanon. The city has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Culture and History

Byblos is a true microcosm of the civilizations that have populated Lebanon over the centuries. Believed to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, the modern port city of Byblos is built upon multiple layers of ruins, dating back to as early as the Stone Age and extending to the more recent Ottoman days. A visit to Byblos is a chance to walk through the annals of Lebanese history and experience firsthand the diverse cultures that have made this area a mosaic of civilizations. Byblos is not simply a picturesque seaside town, but has a history that has been closely tied to the Mediterranean for millennia

Travel to Byblos & Visa Requirements

Tours & Getting around Byblos

Byblos city tours

  • The Crusader Castle. 12th century castle and enviros. A must-see in Byblos6000 LL.  edit

Byblos souvenirs & shopping

The old city of Byblos shelters a souk (market in lebanese) extremely popular for its souvenirs and antiques.

Byblos Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Byblos Fishing Club. This restaurant is located on the Mediterranean Sea. It's the perfect place to have a great lunch or romantic dinner. Decorating the walls are pictures of many international personalities that have visited the restaurant, including Brigitte Bardot, Jaques Chirac, Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra, and Fraga Iribarne. The food is perfect and the prices are fair.

Byblos nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs

Byblos cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging

Get out

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