Beiruting - Visit Lebanon - Places To Go - Detail
Tyre


Historic Sites Sur Tyre Tourism Visit Lebanon Historic Sites Sur Tyre Tourism Visit Lebanon
Historic Sites Sur Tyre Tourism Visit Lebanon
Historic Sites Sur Tyre Tourism Visit Lebanon
Tyre (Hebrew Zor, Latin Tyrus) is an ancient Phoenician city in southern Lebanon, jutting out into the Mediterranean Sea. It is located about 20 miles south of Saida. The modern city's name is Sur.
Tyre has a long and illustrious history. In ancient times it was the most important city of the Phoenicians.
In the first century AD, Tyre was the home of a Christian community visited by St. Paul, and it became a major stronghold of the Crusaders in the 12th century. Today, Tyre (Sur) is the fourth largest city in Lebanon and is a popular stop for tourists due to its ancient ruins. It was added to UNESCO's World Heritage list in 1984.
Did you know that...
-Tyre was declared a "World Heritage Site"by the UNESCO in 1979.
-There is a Natural Reserve located south of Tyre and characterized by its ecological,marine and coastal ecosystem.
-A great grotto,similar to Jeita's,was discovered in Tyre recently.
Don't Miss...
-Al Bass Site:consists of an extensive necropolis,a three bay monumental arch,and one of the largest hippodromes ever found.
-City side:located on what was originally the Phoenician island city is a vast district of civic buildings,colonnades,public baths,mosaics,streets,and rectangular arena.
-Visit neighboring areas like Cana of Galilee,Marjeoun and Hasbaya amongst others.

Tyre,Lebanon


FEATURED EVENTS
GOING OUT?
Hilton
Enjoy views of Beirut city from Hilton
Enjoy stunning views of Beirut city and the majestic Mount Lebanon from Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand hotel. Ideally locat... read more
CHARLES DE GAULLE STREET HORSH TABE, BEIRUT,L
+9611500666
view map
Kempinski Summerland Hotel
Luxury 5 Star Resort
Welcome to Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut, where luxury unfolds in the heart of a historic city.  A mesm... read more
Jnah
+9611858000
view map
Phoenicia Hotel Beirut
Everybody's elite destination
Lebanon - a colorful Mediterranean country with a magnificent climate, full of unexpected contrasts. It is rich in histo... read more
Minet El HosnBeirut, Lebanon 11846
+9611369100
view map
Le Gray Beirut
Simply Seductive…
  With the opening of Le Gray, Beirut finally has the hotel it deserves – a contemporary luxury hotel as stylish as the... read more
Martyrs’ Square, Beirut Central District
+9611971111
view map
The Smallville Hotel
Come in as a guest,leave as a hero
Conveniently located in the charming neighborhood of Badaro, The Smallville Hotel delivers a heroic experience like no o... read more
Damascus Street, Museum District,Badaro, Beir
+9611619999
view map
  • online ordering system for restaurants
  • The best online ordering systems for restaurants
  •