Lebanon Travel Guide — Visas, Climate & Attractions

Lebanon Travel GuideBeirut's resilient energy, the Roman colossus at Baalbek, the world's oldest inhabited city at Byblos, and Cedar Mountain.Key Facts

Capital: Beirut

Currency: LBP / USD

Language: Arabic / French

Time Zone: UTC+2/+3

Top Places to Visit

Baalbek — The largest and best-preserved Roman temples in the world — Jupiter, Bacchus, and Venus temples amid stark Lebanese hills.

Byblos — One of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities — Phoenician, Crusader, and Ottoman layers in a compact old port.

Jeita Grotto — Spectacular limestone cave system with an underground river, stalactites, and boat tour through illuminated caverns.

Local Food

Mezze spread — 20–30 small dishes — hummus, fattoush, kibbeh, labneh, tabbouleh — the foundation of Lebanese dining.

Kibbeh — Ground lamb mixed with bulgur and pine nuts — fried, raw, or baked, a national staple.

Kunafa — Shredded pastry over white cheese soaked in rose-water syrup — eat hot from Tripoli's bakeries.

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