Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate district, Lebanon

Places to visit near Jbaïl

Jbaïl is a town in Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate district, Lebanon, home to about 20,784 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit — 55 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 25 caves and 19 museums. The must-see places are Temple of the Obelisks (1 km), Monastery Saint Maron (12 km) and Castle of Smar Jbeil (14 km).

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Jbaïl at a glance

Location
Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate district, Lebanon
Population
about 20,784
Coordinates
34.1211° N, 35.6481° E
Places within 50 km
200 (60 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Jbaïl

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

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jbaïl. The closest is Nymphaeum (1 km); the best-known is Castle of Smar Jbeil (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Jbaïl

29 churches within 100 km of Jbaïl. The closest is Hermitage of St. Charbel (13 km); the best-known is Bkerke (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Jbaïl

25 caves within 100 km of Jbaïl. The closest is Abri Préhistorique (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Jbaïl

19 museums within 100 km of Jbaïl. The closest is Wax Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Jbaïl

19 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Jbaïl. The closest is Al Majidieh (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jbaïl

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jbaïl. The closest is Tem al Aarbi (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Jbaïl

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jbaïl
  2. 1 km Nymphaeum · heritage site, Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate
  3. 1 km Byblos Castle · heritage site, Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate
  4. 1 km Temple of the Obelisks · temple, Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate
  5. 12 km Monastery Saint Maron · monastery, Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate
  6. 15 km Castle of Smar Jbeil · heritage site, North Governorate
  7. 14 km Back to Jbaïl

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From travellers near Jbaïl

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    Within 15 km of Jbaïl

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jbaïl by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5570Nymphaeum (1 km)
    Churches2729Hermitage of St. Charbel (13 km)
    Caves2525Abri Préhistorique (2 km)
    Other attractions2121Chateau Musar (15 km)
    Museums1919Wax Museum (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1619Al Majidieh (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1317Tem al Aarbi (6 km)
    Waterfalls77Yahshoush Waterflall 3 (13 km)
    Buddhist sites66Monastery Saint Maron (12 km)
    Parks44Saint Nicolas Garden (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Tannourine Cedars Forest Nature Reserve (35 km)
    Beaches & coast33Corniche El Manara (36 km)
    Temples22Temple of the Obelisks (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Qaraaoun Lake (74 km)
    Treks01Lebanon Mountain Trail (81 km)

    Jbaïl: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jbaïl?

    Temple of the Obelisks (temple, about 1 km), Monastery Saint Maron (monastery, about 12 km), Castle of Smar Jbeil (heritage site, about 14 km), Nymphaeum (heritage site, about 1 km), Byblos Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Wax Museum (museum, about 1 km).

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

    200 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 25 caves, 21 other attractions, 19 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jbaïl?

    Nymphaeum, about 1 km by road; Byblos Castle (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Jbaïl?

    Hermitage of St. Charbel, about 13 km by road; Saint Georges Church (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Jbaïl?

    Abri Préhistorique, about 2 km by road; Mghâret Sâleh (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jbaïl?

    Start in Jbaïl, visit Nymphaeum, then Byblos Castle, then Temple of the Obelisks, then Monastery Saint Maron, then Castle of Smar Jbeil, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jbaïl?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Jbaïl

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