Damour

#125 among destinations in Lebanon

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Damour is a Lebanese Christian town that is 20 km south of Beirut. The name of the town is derived from the name of the Phoenician god Damoros who symbolized immortality. Damour also remained the capital of Mount Lebanon for three centuries. ()

Alternative names: Area: 3.9 mi²Coordinates: 33°43'42"N, 35°27'9"E

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Damour – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bechamoun, Jieh, Khalde.

5.8 miNE
Archaeological site
Bechamoun
149 min walk • Bechamoun, is an area near Beirut in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon. It has an elevation between 40 and 580 meters above sea level, 8 kilometers from Beirut airport and Beirut downtown. Bechamoun's population exceeds 15,000.
4.4 miS
Town, Hotel
Jieh
112 min walk • Jieh is a seaside town in Lebanon with an estimated population of 5000, 23 km south of Beirut, in the Chouf district via a 20-minute drive along the Beirut to Sidon highway south of the capital. In Phoenician times it was known as Porphyreon and was a thriving natural seaport, which still functions today.
4.2 miNE
Neighbourhood
Khalde
107 min walk • Khaldah is a coastal town located 12 kilometres south of Beirut, Lebanon. It is famous as a tourist destination in the summer, especially for its various beach resorts.