Ghazir

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Ghazir is a town and municipality in the Keserwan District of the Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate of Lebanon. It is located 27 kilometres north of Beirut. It has an average elevation of 380 meters above sea level and a total land area of 542 hectares. The town has four schools, two public and two private, with a total of 3,253 students as of 2008. Ghazir's name is derived from Arabic root words for "heavy rains", and the town is known for its numerous groundwater reserves. Ghazir is divided into three major parts: Ghazir el-Fawka, Central Ghazir, and Kfarhbab. The inhabitants of Ghazir are predominantly Maronite Catholics. ()

Alternative names: Area: 2.09 mi²Coordinates: 34°1'6"N, 35°38'53"E

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Ghazir – 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.

5.1 miS
Natural attraction, Cave
Jeita Grotto, Jounieh
132 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...
2.5 miS
Monuments and statues, Church, Temple
Our Lady of Lebanon, Jounieh
65 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...
0.5 miSW
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Casino du Liban, Jounieh
13 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...
4.9 miS
Natural history museum, Museum
Lebanese Marine and Wildlife Museum, Jounieh
125 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...
4.2 miS
Archaeological site
Haret ech Cheikh, Jounieh
109 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.
4.7 miS
Town, Area
Jeita, Jounieh
119 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.
5.5 miNE
Museum
Modern and Contemporary Art Museum
141 min walk • MACAM, the Modern And Contemporary Art Museum, opened in June 2013, in a factory compound in Alita. Owned and operated by a Lebanese NGO holding the same name, this Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting Lebanese modern and contemporary art.
1 miW
34°1'0"N • 35°37'51"E
Aquamarina 2 Complex, Jounieh
26 min walk • Beach, Sailing, Marina
2.4 miS
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Fouad Chehab Stadium, Jounieh
61 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.
5.1 miS
Universities and schools
Notre Dame University–Louaize, Jounieh
129 min walk • Notre Dame University–Louaize is a private Catholic university in Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon, founded as Louaize College for Higher Education in 1978 in cooperation with Beirut University College.
3 miSW
Universities and schools
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh
77 min walk • The Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, is a private, not-for-profit Catholic university in Jounieh, Lebanon. The university was founded in 1950 and ratified under the new Higher Education Law of 1962.