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Mira Dandan

15 Magical Lebanese Alleyways That’ll Make You Fall In Love

Next time you’re on your route home from work or university, look around and you’ll notice alleyways tucked away behind old buildings and trees which are home to hidden gems. Some are loved, some neglected and some under appreciated, but all equally as charming. Here are some of our favourites!

1. This iconic Sour alleyway


2. That is just as beautiful at night


3. And leads to more magical (and flowery!) alleyways…


4. Batroun’s underwater paths also lead to mysterious places


5. And little further away from the shore will put you in touch with Batroun’s history


6. This magnificent Tripoli alleyway features an artsy staircase leading into the old town


7. We’re in love this short but picturesque Deir el Qamar alley


8. We’ll never get bored of Jbeil’s narrow yet perfect Souk


9. Or this Douma alleyway that will transport you into another world


10. Hidden tunnels in Deir el Qamar speak to us like magic


11. While Saida is home to unexpected gems


12. There is light at the end of every tunnel…


13. Or flowers!


14. While this famous alleyway is covered in umbrellas


15. And ending with Hamra’s original “Alleyway”



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