Nahr al-Kalb, Beirut

Name: Nahr al-Kalb
Address: Beirut, Lebanon

#93 among attractions in Beirut

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The Nahr al-Kalb is a river in Lebanon. It runs for 31 km from a spring in Jeita near the Jeita Grotto to the Mediterranean Sea. ()

Local name: نهر الكلب Coordinates: 33°57'0"N, 35°35'60"E

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Beirut Lebanon

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Nahr al-Kalb – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jeita Grotto, Our Lady of Lebanon, Casino du Liban, Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum.

2.6 miE
Natural attraction, Cave
Jeita Grotto, Jounieh
66 min walk • Nestled within the picturesque mountains of Lebanon lies the Jeita Grotto, an extraordinary system of two separate, but interconnected, limestone caves. Located in the city of Jounieh, just 18 kilometers north of the capital Beirut, these caverns present a hidden...
3.7 miNE
Monuments and statues, Church, Temple
Our Lady of Lebanon, Jounieh
94 min walk • Perched on a hilltop overlooking the bay of Jounieh in Lebanon, Our Lady of Lebanon is a spiritual beacon and a significant pilgrimage site that attracts visitors from around the globe. This majestic shrine, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is not only a symbol of faith...
5.1 miNE
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Casino du Liban, Jounieh
129 min walk • Perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Casino du Liban stands as an emblem of luxury and entertainment in the heart of Jounieh, Lebanon. This glamorous establishment, which opened its doors in 1959, has long been a beacon...
1.9 miE
Natural history museum, Museum
Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum, Jounieh
50 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque seaside city of Jounieh, Lebanon, the Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum offers a unique window into the rich biodiversity of the Mediterranean and the local Lebanese ecosystems. This educational museum is dedicated to the preservation...
3.3 miE
Archaeological site
Haret ech Cheikh, Jounieh
83 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jounieh, a coastal city in Lebanon, lies the historic quarter known as Haret ech Cheikh. This area, rich with cultural heritage, offers a glimpse into the traditional Lebanese way of life, set against the backdrop of modern urban development.
5 miS
Town, Area
Brummana, Beirut
129 min walk • Brummana is a town in the Matn District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate in Lebanon. It is located east of Beirut, overlooking the capital and the Mediterranean. Brummana has long been a summer destination for visitors and locals. It is also the green lung of the region, with many pine trees lining its streets.
5.5 miSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Mar Mikhaël, Beirut
142 min walk • Mar Mikhaël is a residential and commercial upper class neighborhood in the Medawar district of Beirut, Lebanon. It is a fashionable area with cafes, restaurants, art galleries, bakeries and shops. The neighborhood is named after the Maronite Catholic Church of St. Michael, which is located on Rue Pharoun.
2.1 miE
Town, Area
Jeita, Jounieh
54 min walk • Jeita is a town and municipality located in the Keserwan District of the Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate of Lebanon. The town is about 20 kilometres north of Beirut. It has an average elevation of 380 meters above sea level and a total land area of 290 hectares. Jeita's inhabitants are Maronites.
2.3 miS
Archaeological site
Ksar Akil, Beirut
59 min walk • Ksar Akil is an archeological site 10 km northeast of Beirut in Lebanon. It is located about 800 m west of Antelias spring on the north bank of the northern tributary of the Wadi Antelias. It is a large rock shelter below a steep limestone cliff.
2.3 miS
Archaeological site
Ras El Kelb, Beirut
59 min walk • Ras El Kelb is a truncated seaside cave and Paleolithic settlement located on the low-lying coast of Lebanon, 8 km north of Beirut. It is one of the oldest habitations found in the country. Rescue excavations were carried out in 1959 by Dorothy Garrod and G. Henri-Martin.
5 miSE
Town, Area
Bikfaya, Beirut
129 min walk • Bikfaya is a town in the Matn District region of Mount Lebanon. Its stone houses with red-tiled roofs resting amidst pine and oak forests make Bikfaya one of the most sought-after suburbs of Beirut and one of Lebanon's most popular summer resorts.

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How to get to Nahr al-Kalb by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nahr al-Kalb:

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Je'ita Junction (22 min walk)