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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Chmistâr
Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon · Asia
About Chmistâr
Chmistâr is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Boudaï, 31km from Cedars of God.
Chmistâr is in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon, with about 30,000 people. The nearest town is Boudaï, about 11 km away.
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What is there to see near Chmistâr?
Within an hour or so of Chmistâr: Baalbek (18 km), Baatara Gorge Waterfall (27 km), Cedars of God (31 km), Jeita Grotto (35 km).
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Chmistâr is in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon, about 11 km from Boudaï.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 30,000
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Lebanon
- Region
- Baalbek-Hermel Governorate
- Timezone
- Asia/Beirut
- Coordinates
- 33.9647, 36.0175
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Worth the detour from Chmistâr
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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.
31 km · about 35 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.
35 km · about 40 min 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.
36 km · about 40 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.
38 km · about 45 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.
46 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.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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