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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Tripoli
North Lebanon, Lebanon · Asia
About Tripoli
Tripoli works well as a base: 10 minutes from Zghartā, 20km from Qadisha Valley (Holy Valley).
Tripoli is in North Lebanon, Lebanon, with about 230,000 people. The nearest town is Zghartā, about 6 km away.
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What is there to see near Tripoli?
Within an hour or so of Tripoli: Qadisha Valley (Holy Valley) (20 km), Batroun (26 km), Cedars of God (28 km), Baatara Gorge Waterfall (29 km).
Where is Tripoli?
Tripoli is in North Lebanon, Lebanon, about 6 km from Zghartā.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 229,398
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Lebanon
- Region
- North Lebanon
- Timezone
- Asia/Beirut
- Coordinates
- 34.4335, 35.8441
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Worth the detour from Tripoli
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
26 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.
28 km · about 35 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.
29 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.
39 km · about 45 min drive
castle
Krak des Chevaliers
A Crusader fortress in Syria considered one of the most important preserved medieval castles in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
55 km · about 65 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.
58 km · about 65 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.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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