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Batroûn

Batroûn is a town in North Governorate district, Lebanon of about 10,852 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit: 31 forts & heritage, 13 churches and 28 caves. The must-see places are Mussaylha Fort, Castle of Smar Jbeil and Roman Temple Bziza.

34.2553° N, 35.6581° EPop. 10,852

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km134
Must-see86
Notable187
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Batroûn

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:20 pm

73 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Batroûn
  2. Mussaylha Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  3. Roman Temple Bzizatemple · 45 min
  4. Monastery Saint Maronmonastery · 1 hrs
  5. Temple of the Obeliskstemple · 45 min
  6. Castle of Smar Jbeilheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Batroûn
Today’s loopBatroûnStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Batroûn?

Mussaylha Fort (fort, about 4 km), Castle of Smar Jbeil (heritage site, about 6 km), Roman Temple Bziza (temple, about 19 km), Temple of the Obelisks (temple, about 19 km), Sisters Olive Trees of Noah (attraction, about 20 km), Phoenician Castle (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

134 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 28 caves, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Batroûn?

Phoenician Castle, about 1 km by road; Kfaraabida (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Batroûn?

Saint Georges Church, about 1 km by road; Mar Youhanna Maroun (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Batroûn?

Start in Batroûn, visit Mussaylha Fort, then Roman Temple Bziza, then Monastery Saint Maron, then Temple of the Obelisks, then Castle of Smar Jbeil, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.