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Heaven on Earth!!(Lebanon)

I was born and raised in Lebanon, a country on the East Mediterranean Sea. A country that traces its history to over 6000 years ago.LEBANON is a small country only in size with a 225km coastline along the Eastern mediterranean& a double ridge of mountains,running parallel to it,reaching an altitude of over 3,000 meters.The Phoenicians who fournished several millenia before the Christian era,founded what today are Lebanon's main cities:Tripoli,Beirut,Sidon and Tyre.

The Cedars

Cedars-lebanon

Simply known as the:"The Cedars," this resort settlement in Lebanon’s highest range is one of the most dramatically beautiful spots in the country. Its centerpiece is an ancient grove of cedars, a tree synonymous for millennia with Lebanon itself. Just below The Cedars is the town of Bsharre, birthplace of Gibran Khalil Gibran.

Jeita Caverns

Grottoes of Jeita-lebanon

A journey to Lebanon is worth while for Grottoes of Jeita alone. Of course, there are plenty of grottoes with stalactites and stalagmites in the world, but it would appear that none of them even approach the astounding wealth or the extent of those of Jeita.
Over a distance of 650 meters , at two levels, the lower one in a boat and the upper one on foot, following perfectly made cement gangways, the tourist picks his winding way through darkly forbidding caverns. Sometimes he passes through vast halls the size of a cathedral - some of the grandiose naves seem to contain giant organs or the vast chandeliers of madmen - and sometimes through narrow corridors.

BEIRUT

Downtown-Beirut lebanon

Lebanon's capital is Beirut most famous for being the Switzerland of the Middle East. A place where East meets West, and where the past meets the present. It has the highest mountains in the Middle East with an altitude of over 3,000 meters (9,000 feet). The winter ski centers on these mountains are only an hour's drive from the warm Mediterranean sea. In the spring you can water ski and snow ski in the same day.

OUR LADY OF LEBANON at HARISSA

harissa-lebanon

Our divine Lady of Harissa, is an angelic white statue looking down a 600-meter high mountain perch.
A wondrous journey to Mother Harissa is an adventure experienced aboard the Telepherique (suspended cable car) hundreds of kilometers above the ground. The Telepherique ride is a ride to remember as you swiftly travel across the sky over the city of magic and wonder, indulging on the eagle-eye view of the glorious Jounieh(where I Live) .A breath-taking experience of a breath-taking city!!!!!!

BAALBEK

Temple of Bacchus,Baalbek,lebanon

Baalbek (ancient Heliopolis), town, eastern Lebanon, between the Lîþânî and Asi rivers. The name, which means "City of Baal," is derived from the early association of the town with the worship of Baal, a local sun deity whom the ancient Greeks identified with their sun god, Helios; the Greeks and Romans called the town Heliopolis, "City of the Sun." Once a splendid city, it is famous now for the imposing ruins of ancient temples.

Gibran's MUSEUM

Gibran's MUSEUM,North-lebanon

Located at the bottom of the mountain that overlooks the valley of saints(holly Valley). Gibran's museum was first a monastery. His coffin is placed in it which Gibran chose as his tomb. It was established in 1975. It contains 440 paintings of which 190 are exhibited. To note that Gibran Khalil Gibran, the writer of The Prophet, was not only a poet, but also a philosopher, and an artist. He dealt with abstract issues such as God, Death and Love.
Location: Besharre - North Lebanon

Moussa Palace Musueum

Moussa palace-lebanon

The Palace has a special exhibit on Lebanese artwork and artifacts. Mr. Moussa, who built the museum himself, also created scenes from Lebanese peasant and noble life from past centuries. At the end of the tour you can sit in a real authentic old Lebanese setting and sip bitter coffee, the old style. A souvenir shop is available.
Location: lebanon- Shoof

Intro Updated Dec 30, 2004
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Vulindlela Oct 29, 2011 at 9:05 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday!
samy54 Mar 7, 2011 at 2:50 AM Report Abuse

thanks,you have send nice photos for Lebanon. I like them very much
olja1234 Oct 31, 2010 at 10:20 AM Report Abuse

My best wishes on your Birthday, Nadine. Greetings from Slovenia!
a2lopes Oct 29, 2009 at 12:10 PM Report Abuse

Happy birthday Nadine and many happy returns of the day. Always wanted to visit Lebanon. Hope to plan it in the near future. Greetings from Lisbon which is also waiting for your visit
kopwint Oct 28, 2009 at 9:41 PM Report Abuse

happy and free with peaceful on your great days, wishing you from Burma, happy birthday,happy birthday,happy birthday.., and get success and smart, and get strong and harmony, and get healthy and wealthy in your days ... Know Burma where is??
razman47 Jun 30, 2009 at 6:26 AM Report Abuse

Dear Nadina, A real professional writer - that's what you are. One who reads your article can really feel the vibrance of Lebanon and on the flipside of it the horror and atrocities of war that has torn your country. RAZMAN47
SEALIFE Nov 6, 2008 at 8:10 AM Report Abuse

Hi Friend, I was late for calebration,sorry . HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you,with my The Best Wishes . Sealife
Lebanese Oct 30, 2008 at 8:00 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday Nadine!
marimar_72 Oct 29, 2008 at 3:15 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday sweetie,,wi 3a2bel el miyye ;-)
Khalid_eg Oct 28, 2008 at 11:03 PM Report Abuse

happy birthday ya gameeeel :), wish u a wonderful new year of ur life, everyday pass u become much pretty :)