Beirut Governorate district, Lebanon

Places to visit near Beirut

Beirut is a city in Beirut Governorate district, Lebanon, home to about 1,916,100 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 53 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Gibran K. Gibran (1 km), National Evangelical Church of Beirut (1 km) and Serail Hill (1 km).

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Beirut at a glance

Location
Beirut Governorate district, Lebanon
Population
about 1,916,100
Coordinates
33.8933° N, 35.5016° E
Places within 50 km
165 (51 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 churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Beirut

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Beirut: 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 Beirut

79 forts & heritage within 100 km of Beirut. The closest is Beirut’s Grand Theater (1 km); the best-known is Roman Baths (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Beirut

25 churches within 100 km of Beirut. The closest is National Evangelical Church of Beirut (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Beirut

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Beirut. The closest is Serail Hill (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Beirut

19 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Beirut. The closest is Muhammad al-Amin Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Beirut

18 museums within 100 km of Beirut. The closest is Robert Mouawad Private Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Beirut

15 caves within 100 km of Beirut. The closest is Pigeons' Rock (3 km); the best-known is Antelias Cave (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Beirut

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

  1. Start in Beirut
  2. 1 km Gibran K. Gibran · park, Beirut Governorate
  3. 1 km St George Maronite Cathedral · church, Beirut Governorate
  4. 1 km National Evangelical Church of Beirut · church, Beirut Governorate
  5. 1 km Serail Hill · hill, Beirut Governorate
  6. 1 km Robert Mouawad Private Museum · museum, Beirut Governorate
  7. 0 km Back to Beirut

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From travellers near Beirut

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    Within 15 km of Beirut

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Beirut by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5379Beirut’s Grand Theater (1 km)
    Churches2225National Evangelical Church of Beirut (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1323Serail Hill (1 km)
    Other attractions1920Cardo Decumanus Crossing (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1119Muhammad al-Amin Mosque (1 km)
    Museums1718Robert Mouawad Private Museum (1 km)
    Caves1515Pigeons' Rock (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Entrance to the Barouk Chouf Cedar Reserve (35 km)
    Parks44Gibran K. Gibran (1 km)
    Buddhist sites34Saint Elias Monastery (25 km)
    Beaches & coast33Corniche El Manara (3 km)
    Waterfalls13شلالات الزرقاء بعقلين (34 km)
    Temples12Temple of the Obelisks (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Qaraaoun Lake (48 km)
    Treks01Lebanon Mountain Trail (55 km)

    Beirut: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Beirut?

    Gibran K. Gibran (park, about 1 km), National Evangelical Church of Beirut (church, about 1 km), Serail Hill (hill, about 1 km), Robert Mouawad Private Museum (museum, about 1 km), St George Maronite Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Roman Baths (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    165 places on Spotwander: 53 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 other attractions, 11 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Beirut?

    Beirut’s Grand Theater, about 1 km by road; Roman Baths (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Beirut?

    National Evangelical Church of Beirut, about 1 km by road; Surb Nshan Cathedral (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Beirut?

    Serail Hill, about 1 km by road; Al Ba'sa (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Beirut?

    Start in Beirut, visit Gibran K. Gibran, then St George Maronite Cathedral, then National Evangelical Church of Beirut, then Serail Hill, then Robert Mouawad Private Museum, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Beirut?

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

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