Lebanon was once considered a unique blend of tradition and sophistication; Christian and Muslim; European and Middle Eastern. Travelers to Lebanon base themselves in Beirut and use it as a base to tour various attractions.
The highlights include: Tyre and Sidon with its ancient ruins; Palace of Beiteddine, a lavish Ottoman style building set in a beautiful landscape; Byblos for its ruins and picturesque port; Tripoli with its dramatic Crusader castle dominating the city and a number of outstanding Islamic monuments in the Old City.
Not to be missed are Bcharre and Kadisha Gorge, which is among the most beautiful sights in Lebanon. The main highlight that should not be missed is Baaalbek, the number one archaeological attraction in Lebanon.
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