Mount Lebanon Governorate district, Lebanon

Places to visit near Aaley

Aaley is a town in Mount Lebanon Governorate district, Lebanon. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 53 forts & heritage, 11 mosques & dargahs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 churches. The must-see places are Silk Museum (4 km), Serail Baabda (8 km) and Baabda Palace (9 km).

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Aaley at a glance

Location
Mount Lebanon Governorate district, Lebanon
Coordinates
33.8053° N, 35.6000° E
Places within 50 km
159 (59 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Aaley

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aaley: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Aaley

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aaley. The closest is El Borj (2 km); the best-known is Serail Baabda (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Aaley

33 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Aaley. The closest is Al Mir Fakhredine Al Maani Mosque (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aaley

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aaley. The closest is Deïr Ech Chir (3 km); the best-known is Serail Hill (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Aaley

28 churches within 100 km of Aaley. The closest is St Jirjiss Hadath (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Aaley

17 museums within 100 km of Aaley. The closest is Silk Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Aaley

13 caves within 100 km of Aaley. The closest is Mghâret Abou Aali (8 km); the best-known is Antelias Cave (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Aaley

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aaley
  2. 4 km Silk Museum · museum, Mount Lebanon Governorate
  3. 4 km Serail Baabda · heritage site, Mount Lebanon Governorate
  4. 1 km St Jirjiss Hadath · church, Mount Lebanon Governorate
  5. 1 km Baabda Palace · palace, Mount Lebanon Governorate
  6. 12 km Antelias Cave · cave, Mount Lebanon Governorate
  7. 13 km Back to Aaley

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    Within 15 km of Aaley

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aaley by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5388El Borj (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1133Al Mir Fakhredine Al Maani Mosque (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1429Deïr Ech Chir (3 km)
    Churches2228St Jirjiss Hadath (9 km)
    Other attractions1719عين القسيس (10 km)
    Museums1617Silk Museum (4 km)
    Caves1313Mghâret Abou Aali (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Entrance to the Barouk Chouf Cedar Reserve (18 km)
    Parks46Horsh Beirut (14 km)
    Beaches & coast33Ramlet El-Baida (17 km)
    Buddhist sites13Monastery Saint Maron (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Qaraaoun Lake (32 km)
    Temples12Temple of the Obelisks (44 km)
    Waterfalls02Baatara Gorge Waterfall (60 km)
    Treks11Lebanon Mountain Trail (39 km)

    Aaley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aaley?

    Silk Museum (museum, about 4 km), Serail Baabda (heritage site, about 8 km), Baabda Palace (palace, about 9 km), St Jirjiss Hadath (church, about 9 km), Antelias Cave (cave, about 13 km), Horsh Beirut (park, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aaley?

    159 places on Spotwander: 53 forts & heritage, 11 mosques & dargahs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches, 17 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aaley?

    El Borj, about 2 km by road; Hope for Peace (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Aaley?

    Al Mir Fakhredine Al Maani Mosque, about 15 km by road; Muhammad al-Amin Mosque (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aaley?

    Deïr Ech Chir, about 3 km by road; Khallet Raad (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aaley?

    Start in Aaley, visit Silk Museum, then Serail Baabda, then St Jirjiss Hadath, then Baabda Palace, then Antelias Cave, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aaley?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

    Towns near Aaley

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