Top Things to do in Byblos
Top 10 Things to do in Byblos, Mount Lebanon Governorate
Discover the best top things to do in Byblos, Lebanon including Saint Charbel Tomb, Modern and Contemporary Art Museum, Armenian Genocide Orphans' "Aram Bezikian" Museum, Byblos Castle, Monastery of St. Maron Annaya, Old Souk, Memoire Du Temps, Byblos Public Park, Saint John-Marc Cathedral, Ocean Blue Resort Beach Bar.
Restaurants in Byblos
1. Saint Charbel Tomb
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By 262basilm - Houston, United States
Every time we are in Lebanon we visit St Charbel Tomb so we had been to this Holy Place ..Even it was a Thursday Morning it was Crowded with Visitors .. We assisted a Mass in the small Church than we visited the tomb .. We enjoyed having the Blessing from the Priest also Communion..
2. Modern and Contemporary Art Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
MACAM, Lebanon's first Modern And Contemporary Art Museum shows sculpture & installation art by 80 artists in a factory compound on a hilltop near Byblos overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Its permanent exhibition is an exciting journey through 100 years of sculpture. Temporary exhibitions, competitions and workshops attract many visitors on weekends enjoying the serenity of this inspiring place.
3. Armenian Genocide Orphans' "Aram Bezikian" Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Located in Byblos,the museum is a place of memory which aims to promote the common values & principles of humanity. As part of its remembrance activities on the occasion of the commemoration of the centennial of the Armenian Genocide, the Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia has commissioned the building of this cultural facility thanks to the active sponsorship of the Bezikian family.
Reviewed By JMK-Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, United States
I stopped here for about an hour and was very impressed. The museum does a thorough and professional job of covering the Armenian Genocide and the related issues pertaining to orphans. There is English signage throughout the museum and the exhibits are very informative. I would estimate that the museum is weighted 80% to the genocide and 20% to the history of the orphans. Highly recommended.
4. Byblos Castle
5. Monastery of St. Maron Annaya
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By johndA7803EA - New York City, United States
The convent hosts the tomb and life of Saint Charbel, the most famous of Lebanese Saints. His reputation is world-wide which led Saint Patrick Cathedral to host a shrine in his name inside the Cathedral in New York City. To visit the place where he lived and walked is a mesmerizing experience. After you visit, you regain an inner peace no matter what religion you belong to. Visiting the solitary place where he spent most of his life praying in solitary is a must stop as well. It’s a short drive away on a hilltop with amazing views, not to mention the deep emotional move when you contemplate the tiny room where Saint Charbel spent most of his life till he died. No visit to Lebanon is complete without a visit to Annaya.
6. Old Souk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 585 reviews
Reviewed By solotraveler96 - Ajman, United Arab Emirates
A quaint souk, with scattered coffee shops and restaurants, you can find lots of souvenirs, and personalized gift ideas, towards the end (closer to the sea) of the souk there is an old church (ND de la porte, the Gate’s lady), and as you continue down towards the mina (port) you will find some shops that sell fossils, and another small old church (lady of deliverance). Continue your walk down to the pier by the port where you will find lots of nice seafood restaurants. Fishermen are often working peacefully by the water or fishing. You can take a boat ride in the water too. Walk around the hotel “byblos sur mer”(they have a nice not expensive breakfast buffet even if you don’t stay there, with a view of the port and the sea) and back up towards the souk and there on your left is a public rock beach, and other restaurants. The perfect walk any time day or night.
7. Memoire Du Temps
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By Tamhamadeh
Unparalled scientific and cultural experience for kids ???????????? Knowledgeable and passionate team members. They were super welcoming! My girls loved it! Highly recommended !
8. Byblos Public Park
9. Saint John-Marc Cathedral
10. Ocean Blue Resort Beach Bar
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 32 reviews
Ocean Blue Beach Resort Jbeil is located in Jbeil, just 27.4 km from Beirut. The resort has an outdoor pool and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. A flat-screen TV is featured. You will find concierge services at the property. The nearest airport is Rafic Hariri Airport, 33.8 km from Ocean Blue Beach Resort Jbeil.
Reviewed By ck10195 - Lebanon, null
I have always liked this place, nice pool, nice vibe, nice beach, nice people and in a nice location and basically my favorite city, Jbeil! My problem is that they have increased the prices a little and I think they should've kept it as is cause now they are in the league of even better and more luxurious beaches in Lebanon! The value is what made me love this place.
