University of Balamand, Tripoli

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The University of Balamand is a private institution, secular in its policies and approach to education. It welcomes faculty, students, and staff from all faiths and national or ethnic origins. The university is located in the northern district of El-Koura, Lebanon. It was founded by the Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius IV of Antioch in 1988. The university's main campus is adjacent to Balamand Monastery, but it has two other campuses in Beirut: One is in Sin el Fil, which houses the majority of the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts, and the other neighbors Saint George Hospital in Achrafieh, which houses the faculty for medicine and medical sciences. It also has campuses in Akkar and Souk El Gharb. ()

Local name: جامعة البلمند Established: 1988 (36 years ago)Coordinates: 34°21'58"N, 35°46'56"E

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Nearby attractions include: Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles, Balamand Monastery, El Mina, Amioun.

5.8 miNE
Forts and castles
Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles, Tripoli
150 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Tripoli, Lebanon, the Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles stands as a formidable testament to the region's medieval history. Also known as Qala'at Sanjil in Arabic, this historic castle offers a glimpse into the past and a panoramic view...
~1160 ftNW
Church, Monastery
Balamand Monastery, Tripoli
6 min walk • The Balamand Monastery, is a monastery for the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch founded in 1157 in Balamand, the Crusader County of Tripoli, now in the Koura District, in Northern Lebanon.
5.9 miN
Town, Area
El Mina, Tripoli
151 min walk • El-Mina or El Mina, is a coastal independent town in Tripoli, Northern Lebanon. El-Mina occupies the location of the old Phoenician city of Tripoli.
4.8 miS
Locality
Amioun
123 min walk • Amioun is the capital of the predominantly Greek Orthodox Koura District in the north of Lebanon.
4.8 miNE
Universities and schools
Jinan University Lebanon, Tripoli
122 min walk • Jinan University is a private nonprofit institution of higher education with campuses located in the cities of Tripoli and Saïda in Lebanon.
6.3 miNE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Tripoli Municipal Stadium, Tripoli
160 min walk • Tripoli Municipal Stadium is a 10,000 capacity multi-use stadium in Tripoli, Lebanon. It is located near the city center. The stadium was inaugurated on 29 May 1960.
4.9 miNE
Universities and schools
American University of Technology, Tripoli
125 min walk • American University of Technology, is a private university established in Lebanon. It was founded in 1998 by Ghada Hinain near Byblos. The university is directed by an appointed Board of Trustees.
4.5 miNE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
International Olympic Stadium, Tripoli
115 min walk • The International Olympic Stadium, also known as the Rashid Karami Municipal Stadium, is a 22,400 capacity multi-purpose stadium in Tripoli, Lebanon. Formerly used for football matches, the stadium is mainly used for international rugby league tests. It also has athletics facilities.
4.5 miNE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Zgharta Sports Complex, Tripoli
115 min walk • The Zgharta Sports Complex, commonly known as the Mirdachiyyé Stadium, is a 5,000 capacity use stadium in Zgharta, Lebanon. It is currently used for football matches and is the home ground of Salam Zgharta, as well as of other clubs in Zgharta.
4.5 miNE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Tripoli International Olympic Stadium, Tripoli
115 min walk • The International Olympic Stadium, also known as the Rashid Karami Municipal Stadium, is a 22,400 capacity multi-purpose stadium in Tripoli, Lebanon. Formerly used for football matches, the stadium is mainly used for international rugby league tests. It also has athletics facilities.