natural wonder
Cedars of God
A UNESCO grove of the ancient Lebanon cedars that once covered Mount Lebanon, some trees over 1,000 years old and symbols of the nation.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Bsharri
North Lebanon, Lebanon · Asia
About Bsharri
Bsharri is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Aïnâta, 4km from Cedars of God.
Bsharri is in North Lebanon, Lebanon, with about 20,000 people. The nearest town is Aïnâta, about 10 km away.
Bsharri (Arabic: بشرّي Bšarrī; also romanized Becharre, Bcharre, Bsharre, Bcharre Al Arz) is a Lebanese town located in the district of the same name, North Governorate, situated at altitudes between 1,100 m (3,600 ft) and 3,088 m (10,131 ft). Bsharri is the location of the Cedars of God, a UNESCO World Heritage SiteRead more
and the only remaining place where the Cedrus libani (Lebanese cedar) tree grows natively. The region is the birthplace of famed poet, painter and sculptor Khalil Gibran; a museum in town honours his life and work.
As Bsharri is mountainous and experiences freezing winters, it is home to Lebanon's oldest ski resort, the Cedars Ski Resort, as well as the country's original ski lift, which was built in 1953. The resort is about 130 km (81 mi) from Beirut, approximately two hours' driving time. Qurnat as Sawdā Mountain is the highest peak in the Levant, at 3,088 meters above sea level.
Bsharri is at the head of the Holy Kadisha Valley, a natural area which contains some of the oldest Christian monastic communities in the Middle East. A center of Maronite Christianity, the area also features the largest cathedral in the Levant region, the Saint Saba Cathedral, constructed by Anthony II Peter Arida. As the city is home to nearly 40 churches and houses-of-worship, it is sometimes referred to as "the city of churches".
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What is there to see near Bsharri?
Within an hour or so of Bsharri: Cedars of God (4 km), Qadisha Valley (Holy Valley) (6 km), Baatara Gorge Waterfall (15 km), Baalbek (32 km).
Where is Bsharri?
Bsharri is in North Lebanon, Lebanon, about 10 km from Aïnâta.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 20,000
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Lebanon
- Region
- North Lebanon
- Timezone
- Asia/Beirut
- Coordinates
- 34.2508, 36.0106
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Worth the detour from Bsharri
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Qadisha Valley (Holy Valley)
A UNESCO deep gorge that sheltered persecuted Christian monastic communities for centuries, with ancient cave monasteries clinging to sheer cliff walls.
6 km · about 10 min drive
waterfall
Baatara Gorge Waterfall
A meltwater cascade drops roughly 90m past three stacked natural limestone bridges into a 240m chasm near Tannourine. The bridges are the reason to come, and the falls only run in spring.
15 km · about 30 min drive
ancient ruins
Baalbek
Home to some of the largest and best-preserved Roman temple ruins in the world, including the colossal Temple of Jupiter with its iconic six standing columns.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Batroun
An ancient Phoenician coastal town with a natural sea wall, medieval churches, and a vibrant nightlife scene in a charming old quarter.
32 km · about 35 min drive
ancient ruins
Byblos (Jbeil)
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world with Phoenician temples, a Crusader castle, and a charming ancient harbor.
36 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Jeita Grotto
A spectacular system of two interconnected limestone caves with the world's longest stalactite, explored by foot and underground boat.
48 km · about 55 min drive
restaurant
Tawlet Souk el Tayeb
A Mar Mikhael kitchen where a different village cook takes over each day, laying out a buffet of her own region's dishes and talking diners through them. Part of the Souk el Tayeb farmers' network.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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