"Baalbeck" Baalbeck by mano0ola

Baalbeck Travel Guide: 144 reviews and 504 photos

History

The Roman ruins of baalbeck are probably the major tourist attraction in lebanon .
it contains :
1- Temple of Jupiter
2- Temple of Bacchus
3- Temple of Venus

The Baalbeck ruins have a new museum which opened to the public in November 1998. the museum is located underneath the temple of jupiter's courtyard....
On display are Roman statues , articrafts, maps, drawings, and photographs , with explanation in English , Arabic, Germany and French

A second Musuem has also opened next to the temple of Bacchus and includes an exhibition,'Cities of death' , which describes Roman burial traditions

it is still a mystery how the gigantic stones of Baalbeck were transported from the quarry to the temple site and then lifted into position ....???

Intro Updated Jan 12, 2006
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To BAALBECK Transportation (1)

Buses and services leave from the front of the temple. Service taxis leave first to Chaura for 3.000LL and from Chtaura... more travel advice

Arabic Tent Restaurants (1)

Overlooking the site is a coffee shop and tourist shop called the ' Mar Elia Resting Place ' where tourists can drink... more travel advice

A Hotel with a Past Hotels (1)

Palmyra hotel is located near the ruins and former train station. the hotel has a garden terrace shaded with jasmine... more travel advice

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fabrice Aug 25, 2009 at 12:42 AM

I regret that I never was at the festival when fayruz was singing
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ophiro May 22, 2006 at 8:22 AM

looks like a beautiful place. hope you will add more pics and tips