Temples of Baalbek
Temples of Baalbek
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Kittery Point, ME125 contributions
Jan 2020
Four sites right next to each other at the center of town in Baalbek. A great find and amazing to walk through.
We used a tour guide for the price of a meal, and returned alone to enjoy the sites for the second time without a guide.
We also enjoyed feeding the many cats in the area.
We used a tour guide for the price of a meal, and returned alone to enjoy the sites for the second time without a guide.
We also enjoyed feeding the many cats in the area.
Written 11 January 2020
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Saleh Srour
Beirut, Lebanon45 contributions
June 2021 • Friends
Amazing Roman temples. One if the biggest Roman temples in the world .
Every stone of this temple can tell you a story of many civilisations and occupations passed by this area . Nice place for walking, taking thousand of pictures .
In the summer , this temple become the center of the Baalback international festival who received the most prestigious artists and troupe of the world.
Every stone of this temple can tell you a story of many civilisations and occupations passed by this area . Nice place for walking, taking thousand of pictures .
In the summer , this temple become the center of the Baalback international festival who received the most prestigious artists and troupe of the world.
Written 19 August 2021
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Claire W
Seeb, Oman71 contributions
Oct 2022
Oh my God! Knocks Angkor Wat, the Parthenon and The Acropolis into a cocked hat. This place is absolutely amazing and almost impossible to get your head around in terms of the sheer scale of buildings and breadth of history…every time you think you’ve got “the picture”, you turn a corner to see another fabulous piece of architecture from even further back in history. You look above you to the massive stone archway above your head, beautifully engraved with the eagle of the legionaries. The detail and artistry just blew me away. A must see!
Written 15 October 2022
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Johannes B
Aalborg, Denmark96 contributions
Nov 2022
Wow, what a place! The Temples of Baalbek are part of an impressive roman complex an hour and a half from Beirut and a must see when in Lebanon. The temples are stunningly beautiful and incredibly well preserved and definitely one of the highlights of our trips in Lebanon! The site itself is quite big with some beautiful ruins and nice decorations that really take you back 2,000 years. The highlight is in my opinion the Temple of Bacchus. I’ve seen quite a few ancient (roman) temples and ruins, and the Temple of Bacchus at Baalbek is probably the most impressive I’ve seen. In my opinion it’s up there with the best ancient sites in the world. The temple is surprisingly big (66x35m) which is about the same size as the Parthenon in Greece and arguably better preserved. Many of the Corinthian columns and most of the walls still stand, and the capital decorations are remarkably well preserved.
Though the Temple of Bacchus is the highlight make sure you also get to see the other ruins – there are many which are richly decorated. There is quite a bit to see, and it isn’t too crowded so there is space to sit down and take it all in without being squeezed.
We spend around 3 hours here and although it can be done quicker, we enjoyed finding the quiet places to just sit and admire the remarkable craftsmanship which has stood for almost 2,000 years. At one point my friend and I were alone inside the temple of Bacchus for almost 15 minutes - a special experience!
We didn’t have a guide with us but brought a book with us which told us a bit about the site and ruins. If you aren’t on a guided tour or don’t have a book, guides are available at the entrance.
You can get here by car or one of the many available tours from Beirut. We heard it’s possible to take busses too but didn’t look into that.
Though the Temple of Bacchus is the highlight make sure you also get to see the other ruins – there are many which are richly decorated. There is quite a bit to see, and it isn’t too crowded so there is space to sit down and take it all in without being squeezed.
We spend around 3 hours here and although it can be done quicker, we enjoyed finding the quiet places to just sit and admire the remarkable craftsmanship which has stood for almost 2,000 years. At one point my friend and I were alone inside the temple of Bacchus for almost 15 minutes - a special experience!
We didn’t have a guide with us but brought a book with us which told us a bit about the site and ruins. If you aren’t on a guided tour or don’t have a book, guides are available at the entrance.
You can get here by car or one of the many available tours from Beirut. We heard it’s possible to take busses too but didn’t look into that.
Written 16 December 2022
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Elie M
Jdeideh, Lebanon83 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
An amazing experience to explore once again this amazing site. The upgrading works and the museum are extremely important, in the museum you get to know the history of the place. This place should have an international mission to show the grandeur of the temples, and the importance of Baalbek in history.
Written 1 January 2023
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The Weak Knee Traveler
Singapore, Singapore12,833 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
This is a definite must visit in Lebanon. The Roman ruins here are one of the best preserved ruins I've seen. The only problem is this place is exceedingly popular and hence not easy to take pics. There are just too many people in some of the temples.
Written 4 June 2020
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siatko
london60 contributions
Nov 2020 • Family
Despite calling the Dept of tourism and the hotel also calling for us and being told that the ruins were open this was sadly not true. At least from the outside you get a fairly good view of some of the ruins and luckily there was an open gate which we went inside however the main ruins were locked shut with security all around. We did manage to ask the team in the Palmyria hotel if we could go up to their rooftop to get a view from up there which they allowed us to but I can’t help being left disappointed with not being let in, I understand corona however the ruins appear to all be outside!
Written 6 November 2020
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VinnieLondon
London, UK12,781 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
Baalbek and it’s temples are around a 2 hour drive from Beirut with a few security check points on the way. Some of the site is incredibly well preserved and it is easy to imagine it’s original structures and grandeur with the help of a good guide and the information available at the site. You need to be reasonably able to get around the site and lots of it exposed in the heat of the midday sun. Fascinating history of the site dating back well before the remaining Roman ruins. Restrooms on site and Baalbek has many restaurants and cafes. Well worth a trip out from Beirut and essential part of a Lebanon trip.
Written 2 October 2022
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Steena804
Northern Virginia, VA55 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Wonderful visit to the ruins at Baalbek. Definitely worth the trip from Beirut. We hired a driver for our group of 11. We had our passports on hand in case we needed them, but we’re never asked for them. We also request an official tour guide once we arrived at the ticket entrance.
Written 22 August 2022
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arjeeamsterdam
Amsterdam, The Netherlands247 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
Baalbek is one of the best remaining Roman archaeological site with temples dedicated to Venus, Jupiter and Bacchus. We were really excited to visit the site and it is absolutely worth a visit. Make sure you don’t leave Lebanon without visiting Baalbek. We booked our tour at Lebanon Local Tour and this company is the best and most reliable tour company to make your visit to Lebanon a memorable one.
Written 18 September 2022
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Hello, does anyone know the updated entrance fee for locals for 2023 in LBP?
Written 18 December 2023
Hello!
Its around 12$ for tourists and for locals half the price i think.
Written 19 December 2023
Hi, I am looking for a contact person in Baalbek city. Is there anybody please get in touch with me. My contact +48 511 501 671. Thank you
Written 7 July 2023
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Written 7 July 2023
Is it possible to visit Baalbek by public transport from Beirut or Tripoli in March?
Written 27 November 2019
Le Liban est il un pays dangereux à visiter (seul) car si je me fie aux "conseils aux voyageurs" du ministère des affaires étrangères le pays est très dangereux. C'est une "fake news" ou la plaine de la békaa par exemple est à vraiment proscrire ? Merci d'avance.
Written 16 August 2019
Le ministère des affaires étrangères se couvre toujours, au cas où il se passerait quelque chose. Genre: on vous avait averti. Nulle part au Liban (nous sommes allés pratiquement partout) nous n'avons ressenti un quelconque danger. Nous étions un petit groupe avec un mini car et des locaux nous accompagnaient. La Békaa est surtout envahie les deux millions de réfugiés Syriens qui y sont installés de façon précaire. Voyager seul est toujours plus risqué. On ne recommande évidemment pas de s'approcher trop près de la frontière avec la Syrie.
Written 17 August 2019
Did they mention when they would finish renovations?
Written 6 August 2019
No, but it does not seems soon to finish.
Written 6 August 2019
Bonjour ,
connaissez-vous 1 guide francophone à me conseiller pour visiter le site de Baalbek ?
Written 11 June 2019
Bonjour à vous, malhereusement non, il y a des guides à l'entrée du site archaeologique, mais à peine ils parlent anglais.
Autrefois vous trouvez à Beyrouth des agences qu'ils peuvent vous aider.
Bonne chance
Alberto
Written 11 June 2019
Hi!
It’s safely, don’t worry. We’ve found a guide through Internet from Beirut.
I saw some guys in Baalbek close to entrance, but I’m not sure who are they and what is their quality of service.
Grab a bottle of water with you, as in Baalbek town you will pay double price for it unlike the locals, what’s not so pleasure.
The next what is nor so pleasure, it’s road traffic, which reminds a traffic in India.
Anyway, it worth to visit it, as it’s incredibly unique venue!
By the way, driving from Beirut on the way to Baalbek or back you can visit nice wineries and the valley of cedars, in particular.
Written 15 May 2019
Hi, how much is the ticket? I will be there in May.
Written 16 December 2018
It is 15.000 Lbp (10 $) you can pay with dollars or with local money (they don’t accept credit card)
Written 14 February 2019
Does anyone have and recommend a contact for a taxi and driver to use in Lebanon from Beirut? We are planning to travel to Baalbek, Cedars of God, Byblos, Lady at Harissa and Jeita Grotta.
Written 18 October 2018
Travel agencies usually charge the double. Outside most hotels are experienced taxi drivers who know the sites very well . A tour for 3 sites and more and for a 8-10 hrs would cost 100$
Written 19 December 2018
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