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Baalbek (بعلبك) is the tenth largest city in Lebanon situated some 80 km north of Damascus and 90 km from Beirut, 80 km north of Lebanon - Syria border. According to the latest census, the population of Baalbek is about 31,000 people, making it the tenth largest city in Lebanon. People mostly visit it to see its archaeological sites.

The closest airport Rafic Hariri Intl (IATA: BEY) is about 100 km away.

Interesting places in Baalbek

1. Temple of Bacchus
The Temple of Bacchus is part of the Baalbek temple complex located in the broad Al-biqā (Bekaa Valley), Lebanon. The temple complex is considered an outstanding archaeological and artistic site of Imperial Roman Architecture and was inscribed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. This monument to Bacchus is one of the best preserved and grandest Roman temple ruins; its age is unknown, but its fine ornamentation can be dated to the second century CE.

2. Temple of Jupiter (Roman Heliopolis)
The Temple of Jupiter is a colossal Roman temple, the largest of the Roman world, situated at the Baalbek complex in Heliopolis Syriaca (modern Lebanon). The temple served as an oracle and was dedicated to Jupiter Heliopolitanus.

If you have already seen Baalbek, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. If you are around, try one of the following places:

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Baalbek tourist attractions and interesting places

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Temple of Bacchus

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Stone of the Pregnant Woman

The Stone of the Pregnant Woman (Arabic: Hadjar el Hibla‎) or

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Temple of Jupiter (Roman Heliopolis)

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Hotels in Baalbek

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Grand Kadri Hotel

starting $130

InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa

starting $195

MIST HOTEL & SPA BY WARWICK

starting $212

Chtaura Park Hotel Hotel

starting $84

Le Notre Hotel & Ski Resort

starting $80

Le Cedrus Suites Hotel

starting $113

Delora Hotel and Suites

starting $120

Hotel Chbat

starting $70

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