Tag: “Arabia”

2 places found.

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   Qartaba, Lebanon

   Qartaba (aka 'Kartaba'), Lebanon is a beautiful, tranquil mountain village. At 54 km distance from Beirut, Qartaba sits on the mountains above *Byblos, one of the oldest cities in the world (*worth a visit for the old souq, countless fossils--20% of the world's supply is from here!, and ancient seaport).
   
   At an altitude of 1250m, Qartaba is recognized with having a healthy climate and beautiful scenery.

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   Jounieh, Lebanon

   The Mediterranean Sea dips into the Lebanese countryside in the picturesque Bay of Jounieh.
   
   Jounieh is the capital of the Kerserwan region and is home to the prestigious Casino du Liban, as well as LBC (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation). Also, in only nine minutes, Téléphérique (a cable-car system) transports passengers from Jounieh to an altitude of 650 meters at the Our Lady of Lebanon shrine in Harissa.