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There’s magic in walking through the pathways of old cities. Stopping by some of the world’s ancient places will allow a person to somehow experience a time capsule that brings the ambiance and atmosphere of the era that transpired before the present time.
This is the same experience Batroun has to offer, being one of the world’s oldest cities. Believed to be the initial habitat of early Man, Batroun was able to preserve what’s left from its rich history dating back from great ancient civilizations like those of the Phoenicians in the Byzantine era.
Location
Batroun is a city near the coast and is situated 50km north of Lebanon’s capital city, Beirut. This location might be the reason why early civilizations flourished in the said place.
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Being near the water, Batroun is very accessible especially in the field of trade. This fact is still well recognized in modern tourism because of the presence of beaches and hotels in most of its coastlines.
Climate
Batroun’s climate is classified by the Koppen-Geiger system as CSA – simply put, warm and temperate. The driest month is typically June while wettest is January.
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Travelers can visit in August, as it is the best time to experience the warmest weather. The average temperature in Batroun is around 20.1 degree Celsius.
Transportation
With Beirut as the starting point, the beautiful city of Batroun can be reached via two options, driving a car or riding a bus. From the capital city of Beirut, Batroun can take an hour to an hour and a half of travel time by car.
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Hailing a cab is always an alternative, but those who want to get acquainted with the local culture and raw scenery can resort to riding a bus instead. Charles Helou station can be found in downtown Beirut where travelers can request for Batroun as a drop off point.
Attractions
Mseilha Fort
This long limestone rock was carved by Emir Fakhreddine II during the 17th century and served as an outpost for the Tripoli-Beirut route.
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Also called ‘Puy du Connétable’, this fort is made from a huge rock and gives a better view of the beautiful Nahr El Jawz Valley. Courtyards and narrow pathways are found once inside this fort.
El Jawz River
This river can be considered as a river of life for it provides water used for irrigation, power supplies and water mills.
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While this is the case, the beauty and cleanliness of this body of water is still very much preserved. Be enchanted with the flora and its sparkling clear water that made it one of the best destinations in Batroun.
Beaches
Batroun also has extremely beautiful beaches. The fine sand and sparkling blue waters are the very reasons why modern tourism is very lively in the city. There are lots of beach resorts and hotels located here.
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Get sun kissed while enjoying the beautiful view of the ocean and its gorgeous sand bars. Those who are into partying can get a dose of the nightlife by hopping between the local pubs and bars.
See More:
10 things to do in Batroun
http://www.lebanontraveler.com/en/magazine/Lebanon-Traveler-10-things-to-do-in-Batroun
10 things to do in Batroun – LebanonUntravelled.com
http://lebanonuntravelled.com/10-things-to-do-in-batroun/
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(4) http://www.batrounvclub.com
(5) http://english.al-akhbar.com
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