ancient ruins
Baalbek
Home to some of the largest and best-preserved Roman temple ruins in the world, including the colossal Temple of Jupiter with its iconic six standing columns.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon · Asia
Deïr el Ahmar works well as a base: 15 minutes from Aïnâta, 15km from Cedars of God.
Deïr el Ahmar is a town located in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon. With a population of 5,947, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Deïr el Ahmar sits in Lebanon. It's in the Asia/Beirut time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Deïr el Ahmar to your route.
Maronite Catholic Eparchy of Baalbek-Deir El Ahmar (in Latin: Eparchia Helipolitana-Rubrimonasteriensis Maronitarum) is an eparchy of the Maronite Church located in Deir El Ahmar, Lebanon. In 2012 there were 45,000 baptized. It is currently governed by Eparch Hanna Rahmé, OLM.
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Deïr el Ahmar is located in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon, Asia. The coordinates are 34.1253 latitude, 36.1311 longitude.
Deïr el Ahmar has a population of approximately 5,947 people, making it a town in Lebanon.
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ancient ruins
Home to some of the largest and best-preserved Roman temple ruins in the world, including the colossal Temple of Jupiter with its iconic six standing columns.
15 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
A UNESCO grove of the ancient Lebanon cedars that once covered Mount Lebanon, some trees over 1,000 years old and symbols of the nation.
15 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
A UNESCO deep gorge that sheltered persecuted Christian monastic communities for centuries, with ancient cave monasteries clinging to sheer cliff walls.
16 km · about 30 min drive
waterfall
A meltwater cascade drops roughly 90m past three stacked natural limestone bridges into a 240m chasm near Tannourine. The bridges are the reason to come, and the falls only run in spring.
25 km · about 30 min drive
ancient ruins
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world with Phoenician temples, a Crusader castle, and a charming ancient harbor.
44 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
An ancient Phoenician coastal town with a natural sea wall, medieval churches, and a vibrant nightlife scene in a charming old quarter.
46 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
A spectacular system of two interconnected limestone caves with the world's longest stalactite, explored by foot and underground boat.
50 km · about 55 min drive
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