Basilian Chouerite Order of Saint John the Baptist, Jounieh

#13 among attractions in Jounieh

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The Basilian Chouerite Order of Saint John the Baptist is a Melkite Greek Catholic monastic order of Pontifical Right for Men. The members of the Order add the nominal B.C after their names to indicate their membership in the Order. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°55'18"N, 35°43'58"E

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Jounieh Lebanon

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Basilian Chouerite Order of Saint John the Baptist – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jeita Grotto, Our Lady of Lebanon, Baabdat, Haret ech Cheikh.

5.3 miW
Natural attraction, Cave
Jeita Grotto, Jounieh
136 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...
6.2 miNW
Monuments and statues, Church, Temple
Our Lady of Lebanon, Jounieh
159 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...
4.6 miSW
Area
Baabdat, Beirut
118 min walk • Baabdat is a charming town located in the mountains, near the capital of Lebanon, Beirut. Known for its beautiful landscapes and tranquil lifestyle, it attracts both Lebanese residents and foreign tourists seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of the city.
5 miNW
Archaeological site
Haret ech Cheikh, Jounieh
129 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.
5.9 miW
Town, Area
Jeita, Jounieh
151 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.
3.1 miW
Town, Area
Bikfaya, Beirut
80 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.
6.2 miNE
Memorial
Cross of All Nations
160 min walk • The Cross of All Nations is a monumental cross located in Qanat Bakish, a locality close to the Lebanese town of Baskinta. The cross was built near a church dating back to 1898 on a land belonging to the Lebanese Maronite Order.
7 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Fouad Chehab Stadium, Jounieh
180 min walk • Fouad Chehab Stadium, also known as Jounieh Municipal Stadium, is a multi-use stadium in Jounieh, Lebanon. It is currently used mostly for football matches, and has a capacity of 5,000.
1.1 miW
Monastery
Saint Elias Monastery, Beirut
29 min walk • The Patriarchal Monastery of Saint Elias – Shwayya is a stauropegic monastery of the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch, perched atop a sandstone cliff in the Matn District, thirty-one kilometers from Beirut.
2.4 miW
Town
Mhaydseh, Beirut
63 min walk • Mhaydseh, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon is a town in the south-eastern portion of the Bekaa, a governorate of the Republic of Lebanon. Mhaydseh is part of the Rashaya District.