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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Lebanon
World Heritage Lebanon · UNESCO sites in Lebanon map · historical landmarks in Lebanon
Lebanon has 6 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 6 cultural inscriptions, inscribed between 1984 and 2023. This map of UNESCO sites in Lebanon covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Anjar was the country's first inscription, added in 1984; Rachid Karami International Fair-Tripoli is the most recent, listed in 2023; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations.
Start with Anjar, Baalbek and Byblos, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 6
- Cultural
- 6
- First inscribed
- 1984
Sites on the map
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- BEYBeirut5 sites
- HFAHaifa1 site
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All 6 sites in Lebanon
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Lebanon
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| AnjarAnjar — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1984 | Cultural | Anjar — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| BaalbekThis Phoenician city, where a triad of deities was worshipped, was known as Heliopolis during the Hellenistic period. | 1984 | Cultural | This Phoenician city, where a triad of deities was worshipped, was known as Heliopolis during the Hellenistic period. |
| ByblosThe ruins of many successive civilizations are found at Byblos, one of the oldest Phoenician cities. | 1984 | Cultural | The ruins of many successive civilizations are found at Byblos, one of the oldest Phoenician cities. |
| Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab)The Qadisha valley is one of the most important early Christian monastic settlements in the world. | 1998 | Cultural | The Qadisha valley is one of the most important early Christian monastic settlements in the world. |
| Rachid Karami International Fair-TripoliLocated in northern Lebanon, the Rachid Karameh International Fair of Tripoli was designed in 1962 by the Braz. | 2023 | Cultural | Located in northern Lebanon, the Rachid Karameh International Fair of Tripoli was designed in 1962 by the Braz. |
| TyreAccording to legend, purple dye was invented in Tyre. | 1984 | Cultural | According to legend, purple dye was invented in Tyre. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Lebanon
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Lebanon?
- Lebanon has 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 6 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Lebanon?
- Anjar was inscribed in 1984. Anjar — UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Lebanon?
- Rachid Karami International Fair-Tripoli, inscribed in 2023. Located in northern Lebanon, the Rachid Karameh International Fair of Tripoli was designed in 1962 by the Braz.
- Which UNESCO sites in Lebanon are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Lebanon.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Lebanon?
- The 6 UNESCO-listed sites above are Lebanon's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Anjar (1984). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.