Lebanon Wink Travel Guide

The Republic of Lebanon is a small country (10,452km2 in area) with 3.7 million inhabitants) within the Middle East region with its capital being Beirut. There are Roman baths in Beirut, as well as the Cardio Maximus - to name a few. Byblos is also rich in Crusader ruins and for a small fee you can view them (they are located near the bazaar). There are a lot of ancient mosques, synagogues, and churches in Lebanon. Also be sure to visit the Place des Martyrs (Martyrs' Square) in Beirut, a statue erected in memory o the Lebanese nationalists who were hanged by the Ottomans for revolting during the first World War. Lebanon is a country rich in natural scenery from beautiful beaches to mountains and valleys. Lebanese people take pride that Lebanon is one of the few countries that gives you the opportunity to go skiing in the morning and going to the beach in the afternoon. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.