Beqaa Valley - Landmarks

Landmarks

  • The ancient Roman ruins of Baalbek, an ancient city named for the Canaanite god Baal. The Romans renamed Baalbek "Heliopolis" and built an impressive temple complex, including temples to Bacchus, Jupiter, Venus, and the Sun. Today, the ruins are the site of the Baalbeck International Festival, which attracts artists and performance groups from around the world.
  • The Umayyad ruins of Anjar
  • Our Lady of Bekaa, a Marian shrine located in ZahlĂ©, with panoramic views of the valley.
  • Lebanon's tallest minaret, located in the town of Kherbet Rouha
  • The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bechouat
  • Pheonician Ruins, located in the village of Kamid El-Laouz
  • Roman Ruins, located in the town of Qab Elias
  • The Aammiq Wetland habitat for a myriad of migrating and resident birds and butterflies
  • The Pyramid tower of Hermel at the northern end of the valley
  • The famous Wadi Arayesh area of Zahle, consisting of beautiful open air restaurants, cafes and arcades located on the river side of the Berdaouni river, a stream linking to the Litani

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