{"id":32511,"date":"2014-04-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-04-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/32511\/the-ten-most-photographed-places-in-lebanon"},"modified":"2023-08-14T10:54:01","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T10:54:01","slug":"the-ten-most-photographed-places-in-lebanon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/32511\/the-ten-most-photographed-places-in-lebanon\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ten Most Photographed Places in Lebanon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Boasting natural resources and unnatural beauties, Beirut is definitely the Middle East\u2019s capital of the over-photographed. From tourists to teens, everyone is vying to get the perfect shot of these top ten spots for their Instagram portfolio. How else can they justify all those selfies?<\/p>\n

1. Temple of Jupiter, Baalbek<\/big><\/big><\/b>
(Image via Static Panoramio<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Housing some of the world\u2019s best preserved Roman ruins, Baalbek is a hotbed for tourists aiming to catch the coolest Lebanese picture of them all. A trip here is a necessary part of any vacation to the Middle East.<\/p>\n

The Baalbeck Temples<\/a>
Ancient Baalbeck
Baalbeck<\/p>\n

2. The Pigeons\u2019 Grotto, Beirut<\/big><\/big><\/b>
(Image via On The Go Tours<\/a>)<\/p>\n

The Raouche rocks have been a staple of Beirut\u2019s coast as long as Abo El Abed has been the butt of Beirutis\u2019 jokes. It’s a natural wonder and beautiful addition to the glittering waters of the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n

Pigeon Rocks<\/a>
General de Gaulle Ave.
Raoucheh<\/p>\n

3. Jeita Grotto, Jeita<\/big><\/big><\/b>

(Image via HD Wpapers<\/a>)<\/p>\n

One of the finalists of the New 7 Wonders of Nature competition, the Jeita Grotto offers the experience of a lifetime and leaves all who visit it in awe. Composed of two main caves that span nine kilometers, the Grotto is a national symbol and a source of pride for all Lebanese, almost as if they carved it out with their own hands.<\/p>\n

Jeita Grotto<\/a>
Tel.: +9619220840
Tel.: +9619220841<\/p>\n

4. Faraya Slopes, Faraya<\/big><\/big><\/b>

(Image via Img301<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Following the Insta-clich\u00e9 that nothing happens until you take a selfie there, most Lebanese announce the true beginning of winter with a flurry of photos taken on the slopes of Faraya. The powdery slopes offer great skiing, breathtaking views, and resorts that\u2019ll give the Swiss Alps a run for their money.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Faraya.<\/a><\/p>\n

5. Saida Sea Castle, Saida<\/big><\/big><\/b>
(Image via Static Panoramio<\/a>)<\/p>\n

A little ways south in Saida, you\u2019ll find a sea castle built by the Crusaders in the 13th century and hawked by Saida\u2019s guides since then. It’s pretty well preserved, and a great place to use and abuse that #King hashtag that the Lebanese are so intent on making a thing.<\/p>\n

Learn more about the Saida Sea Castle.<\/a><\/p>\n

6. Place de l’\u00c9toile Clock Tower, Beirut<\/big><\/big><\/b>
(Image via WordPress<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Yes, it is a Rolex. And no we can\u2019t afford it. Yet, in true Lebanese fashion the crown jewel of the glittering downtown area is the Nejme clock tower. It functions as a sort of guide for tourists (“meet me under the clock tower”) and has been reduced to a nice way to tell the time for locals.<\/p>\n

7. Batroun\u2019s Beach Resorts, Batroun<\/big><\/big><\/b>
(Image via Static Flickr<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Basically, this is the spot where everyone who\u2019s anyone will be spending their summer. The summer equivalent to the Faraya slopes pic, make sure to include your drink, the people, and the shimmering blue Mediterranean in the background.<\/p>\n

8. Beirut From The Sky, Skies Above Beirut<\/big><\/big><\/b>
(Image via Leaving Jet Plane<\/a>)<\/p>\n

This is your way of announcing your arrival to the Paris of the Middle East, and no you\u2019re not being creative. Just about every person flying in to the capital takes this shot. And you should too, you\u2019re finally home.<\/p>\n

9. Cedars, Lebanon<\/big><\/big><\/b>
(Image via Wikimedia<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Nothing says Lebanon like a photo of the world-renowned Cedars, so make sure you skip the filters and enjoy the view before you have to head back to the black and white metropolis. A two-for-one is Cedars dusted with winter snow.<\/p>\n

See 360 degree views of the Cedar Reserve.<\/a><\/p>\n

10. Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque & St. George Cathedral, Beirut<\/big><\/big><\/b>
(Image via Wikimedia<\/a>)<\/p>\n

A second entry from downtown Beirut, but one more poignant, is the unique shot of the Al-Amin Mosque neighboring the Saint George Cathedral. The side by side religious structures represent a utopian hope that one day we can all just coexist in Lebanon and enjoy the Land of the Cedars.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque<\/a> and the Saint George Maronite Cathedral<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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