Zahlé, LebanonRoman Lower Temples of NihaRoman Temple of Qasr NebaMount SannineTell Shaikh Hassan al RaiAnjarThe Cross
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Zahlé

Zahlé is a town in Beqaa Governorate district, Lebanon of about 78,145 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit: 60 forts & heritage, 45 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Roman Lower Temples of Niha, Lower Small Temple of Niha and Nymphaeum of Temnin el-Foka.

33.8468° N, 35.9020° EPop. 78,145

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Within 30 km105 places
Within 50 km181
Must-see146
Notable121
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Roman Lower Temples of Niha, heritage site near Zahlé
Must-see

Roman Lower Temples of Niha

Heritage site · 10 km

Lower Small Temple of Niha, heritage site near Zahlé
Must-see

Lower Small Temple of Niha

Heritage site · 10 km

Nymphaeum of Temnin el-Foka, heritage site near Zahlé
Must-see

Nymphaeum of Temnin el-Foka

Heritage site · 12 km · Baalbek-Hermel Governorate

Places near Zahlé by type

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One day from Zahlé

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:59 pm

79 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 Zahlé
  2. Tell Shaikh Hassan al Raiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Anjarchurch · 30 min
  4. Roman Lower Temples of Nihaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Roman Temple of Qasr Nebaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Mount Sannineviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Zahlé
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Zahlé?

Roman Lower Temples of Niha (heritage site, about 10 km), Lower Small Temple of Niha (heritage site, about 10 km), Nymphaeum of Temnin el-Foka (heritage site, about 12 km), Roman Temple of Qasr Neba (heritage site, about 14 km), Mount Sannine (viewpoint, about 15 km), Tell Shaikh Hassan al Rai (heritage site, about 15 km).

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

181 places on Spotwander: 60 forts & heritage, 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 mosques & dargahs, 18 churches, 17 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Zahlé?

Tell Delhamieh, about 8 km by road; Roman Lower Temples of Niha (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zahlé?

Aaqabet el Hamra, about 5 km by road; Qabr Ed Derzi (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Zahlé?

Start in Zahlé, visit Tell Shaikh Hassan al Rai, then Anjar, then Roman Lower Temples of Niha, then Roman Temple of Qasr Neba, then Mount Sannine, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.