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Introducing Lebanon

Travel Alert: The security situation in Lebanon can be fragile - travellers should exercise caution, avoid rallies, and monitor news reports. Check out Safe Travel or the Thorn Tree travel forum for advice from travellers.

Coolly combining the ancient with the ultramodern, Lebanon is one of the most captivating countries in the Middle East. From the Phoenician findings of Tyre (Sour) and Roman Baalbek's tremendous temple to Beirut's BO18 and Bernard Khoury's modern movement, the span of Lebanon's history leaves many visitors spinning. Tripoli (Trablous) is considered to have the best souk in the country and is famous for its Mamluk architecture. It's well equipped with a taste of modernity as well; Jounieh, formerly a sleepy fishing village, is a town alive with nightclubs and glitz on summer weekends.

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Latest headlines for Lebanon

From BBC News

  1. Sadness, anger, but peace in Beirut

    9 July 2009 10:30AM

    Despite isolated incidents of violence, peace is gradually returning to the streets of Lebanon's capital.

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  2. Timeline: Lebanon

    29 June 2009 2:21PM

    A chronology of key events

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  3. Country profile: Lebanon

    29 June 2009 1:53PM

    Key facts, figures and dates

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