Lebanon is not a mere country; it is a “message”! It is the crossroad of cultures, religions and civilizations.
It is from our territory that emerged one of the most important elements of the documentary heritage, presenting a universal interest, which is the Phoenician alphabet.
It is from our shores that sailed vessels loaded with everything that could be traded or sold, and have assured the quasi-monopoly of the Mediterranean commerce for centuries.
It is from our conflicts and dreams that emerged hundreds of writers, poets, philosophers and researchers who helped improve the fate of humanity.
It is from the values we inherited from our ancestors, in addition to our spectacular mountains that we are known to be welcoming, authentic, friendly and hospitable people.
Despite the huge commotion that has witnessed our dear Lebanon; despite the injustices and deficiencies, our love to this country remains the keystone that allows us to maintain the coherence between the different components of our society.
Our archeological and touristic sites reveal the history of our country. Noteworthy that five of these were classified among the UNESCO world heritage.
- Byblos or Jbeil is one of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in the world. It is closely associated with the history of diffusing the Phoenician alphabet.Byblos is a testimony of the first settlement by a community of fishermen dating back 8000 years, through the monumental temples of the Bronze Age, to the Persian fortifications, Roman road, Byzantine churches, Crusade citadel and the medieval town.
- Capital of Lebanon, Beirut is the most important city in the country. It is a financial and cultural center of high importance in the Near East, due to its location between Asia, Africa and Europe, granting it a strategic position in the exchanges worldwide.In Beirut, you can visit the Down town, a true state-of-the-art architecture. You can also have a tour in the national museum, built under the French mandate and hosting objects collected from different archeological sites.The martyrs square, a multitude of cathedrals, mosques and churches, as well as the ruins of the Roman baths are must-visit places.