Smar Jbeil Fortress – Guide to the Crusader Castle Above Batroun Smar Jbeil Fortress (also known as the Castle or Citadel of Smar Jbeil) is a well-preserved medieval stronghold perched on a rocky promontory in the village of Smar Jbeil,…
Basbous Museum (MAB – Mohtaraf Anachar Basbous), Rachana – Guide to Lebanon’s Sculpture Heritage The Basbous Museum, officially known as MAB (Mohtaraf Anachar Basbous), is a striking contemporary sculpture museum and atelier located in the village of Rachana in the…
10 Historical and Cultural Sites You Must Experience in Batroun, Lebanon Batroun is one of the oldest continuously inhabited coastal towns in Lebanon and a destination where history, culture, and everyday Mediterranean life blend seamlessly. Located about 50–55 km north…
Batroun Fishing Harbor – Guide to the Historic Working Port of Northern Lebanon The Batroun Fishing Harbor is one of the most atmospheric and authentic places in the historic coastal town of Batroun, northern Lebanon. Nestled between the famous Phoenician…
Lebanese Diaspora Village, Batroun – Guide to the Cultural Hub Connecting Lebanon and Its Global Community The Lebanese Diaspora Village (also known as Diaspora Village or DV) is a unique cultural, tourism, and community project located in the historic center…
Church of Our Lady of the Sea (Saydet el-Bahr), Batroun – Guide to the Charming Seaside Chapel The Church of Our Lady of the Sea (Saydet el-Bahr, also known as Sadyet Al Bahr or the Miraculous Sea Lady Church) is…
St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Mar Estephan), Batroun – Guide to the Landmark Maronite Church St. Stephen’s Cathedral (also known as Mar Estephan, Mar Estephanos, or Cathédrale Saint-Étienne) is the principal Maronite cathedral of Batroun in northern Lebanon. Overlooking the town’s historic…
Batroun Old Souk – Guide to the Historic Market of Northern Lebanon The Old Souk of Batroun is the charming historic market heart of the coastal town of Batroun in northern Lebanon. Nestled within the old town, just a short…
Phoenician Sea Wall, Batroun – Guide to Lebanon’s Ancient Coastal Landmark The Phoenician Sea Wall (also known simply as the Phoenician Wall) is one of Batroun’s most iconic and enduring landmarks. Stretching along the Mediterranean shoreline in the historic coastal…
Scientific Permanent Museum for Animals, Birds and Butterflies – Guide to Qobayat’s Unique Natural History Collection The Scientific Permanent Museum for Animals, Birds and Butterflies (Musée Scientifique Permanent: Animaux, Oiseaux et Papillons) is a distinctive natural history museum located inside…
