An interesting archaeological relic found throughout Lebanon is the hundreds of well-preserved mosaics from the Roman and Byzantine eras. Countless colorful, tiny stones form intricate images of mythological figures, religious deities, and geometric designs. The mosaic is symbolic of modern-day Lebanon, which is a country characterized by a diversity of cultures, traditions, and religions interwoven through time. It is this unique diversity which fascinates travelers.
Thanks to its location at the crossroads of Asia, Europe, and Africa, Lebanon has been shaped by many civilizations throughout history. Its position as a meeting point for diverse peoples is evident in the extraordinary richness of its archaeological sites and historical monuments. From Stone Age settlements to Phoenician city-states, from Roman temples to rock-cut Christian hermitages, from Crusader Castles to Mamluke mosques and Ottoman hammams, the country’s historical sites are a true encyclopedia of ancient and modern world history.
Modern Lebanese society is characterized by this same cultural diversity. Most Lebanese people speak Arabic, English, and French. As you walk the streets of downtown Beirut, you will pass domed mosques and steepled churches, reflecting the country’s religious and architectural legacies – Sunni, Shiia, and Druze Muslims; Maronite, Eastern Orthodox, and other Christians; and many others. Regionally, each part of the countryside has its own local flavor, with different villages preserving a different culinary, artistic, religious, or cultural traditions.
A visit to any of Lebanon’s ancient archaeological ruins, traditional villages, or religious sites will truly give you a taste of the cultural mosaic of this captivating country.
A land of golden beaches and stunning mountain landscapes. Landscapes that change with the seasons, but are always bathed in the warm sun. The daylight rising over Lebanon brings endless opportunities of fun, beach, nature and outdoor activities. You’ll never know what to choose. Whatever it will be, an unforgettable time awaits you under the shiny Lebanese sun.
Dear reader, explore in Lebanon the harmonious colors of the sun, the sea, the mountains and the sky, the beauty of nature, the inspiring culture of the past and the present, the joy of life, explore all your senses in Lebanon.
What ever you can imagine Lebanon can make it a reality.
Miles of breathtaking sandy beaches.
Delights of Lebanese cuisine.
Lush green valleys and the turquoise sea.
Amazing sites and feel the passion of the Lebanese people.
Romance, outdoor adventures and a shopping spree.
Enchanting Lebanese nights which lead you through an amazing experience that stretches till the first light of dawn.
Lebanon has a great architectural heritage, expression of different aspects of civilizations. The cities and ruins of Aanjar, Baalbeck, Byblos, Tyre and the Qadisha Valley/Cedars Forest are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Lebanon is one of the few winter sport centers in the Middle East and certainly the most extensive. The largest resorts have hotels, chalets and other facilities including good ski lifts.
Lebanon has a rich ecosystem. To protect and conserve the country’s rich biodiversity, the government has created a number of nature reserves: The Al-Shouf Cedar Reserve. The Horsh Ehden Reserve. The Palm Islands Reserve, , the Tannourine Cedars Forest Reserve, the Tyre Coast Reserve and the Bentael Reserve.
Over the ages, skilled Lebanese artisans have perfected the art of creating beautiful blown glass, jewelry, inlaid and engraved wooden boxes and furniture, textiles and linens, pottery, copper, ebony and bone handled cutlery which originated in the city of Jezzine, traditional olive oil soap is entirely natural, pure and moisturizing.
