Bsous, Beirut

#73 among attractions in Beirut

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Bsous is a village in the Aley District of Mount Lebanon with an estimated population of 6,000. It is located 200 to 730 meters above sea level and 14 kilometres from the capital, Beirut. It is both a summer resort as well as being inhabited during the winter months. This is due to its proximity to Beirut. The name "Bsous" derives from the Syriac. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°48'60"N, 35°34'60"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Silk Museum, Bechamoun, Hope for Peace Monument, Choueifat.

0.6 miW
Museum
Silk Museum, Beirut
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Beirut, Lebanon, the Silk Museum stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural and industrial heritage. This museum, dedicated to the ancient craft of silk-making, provides a fascinating glimpse into an industry that once flourished in the...
3.8 miSW
Archaeological site
Bechamoun
98 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.
2.2 miNW
Memorial
Hope for Peace Monument, Beirut
56 min walk • The Hope for Peace Monument is a monument in Yarze, Lebanon, made to celebrate the end of the Lebanese Civil War in 1990. It was designed by the French-born American artist Armand Fernandez. It is located near the Ministry of National Defence. It was built in 1995.
3.8 miW
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Choueifat, Beirut
98 min walk • Choueifat is one of the biggest and most important cities in southeast of Beirut in Lebanon. The town is a Druze enclave that lies on the eastern side of Beirut's airport.
4.8 miNW
Park, Garden
Garden of Forgiveness, Beirut
124 min walk • The Garden of Forgiveness is a garden in Beirut, close to Martyrs’ Square and the wartime Green Line. Entering through an enclosed water garden, the visitor descends into layers from the city’s past, crossing terraces of olive and fruit trees.
1.3 miSE
View point, Hotel
Aley, Beirut
34 min walk • Aley is a major city in Lebanon. It is the capital of the Aley District and fourth largest city in Lebanon. The city is located on Mount Lebanon, 15 km uphill from Beirut on the freeway to Damascus.
4.2 miNW
33°50'58"N • 35°31'17"E
Karout Grand Stores, Beirut
108 min walk • Market, Shopping, Shop
3.1 miNW
Palace
Baabda Palace, Beirut
78 min walk • Baabda Palace, also known as Qantari Palace, is the official residence of the President of Lebanon. The palace was built in 1956 on a hill in the mountain town of Baabda overlooking the Lebanese capital, Beirut.
4.2 miE
Synagogue
Bhamdoun synagogue, Bhamdoun
106 min walk • The Bhamdoun synagogue is a synagogue built in Bhamdoun in 1922. It is one of the four big synagogues in Lebanon. Its structure still stands despite the building being abandoned.
3.4 miN
Town, Archaeological site
Beit Mery, Beirut
88 min walk • Beit Mery is a Lebanese town overlooking the capital Beirut. The town has been a summer mountain resort since the times of the Phoenicians and later the Romans. The name derives from Aramaic and means "The house of my Lord".
3.1 miW
Museum
Lebanese Military Museum, Beirut
79 min walk • The Lebanese Military Museum is part of the Lebanese Armed Forces and dedicated for the preservation of old Lebanese military antiques. The museum is currently located at the Ministry of National Defense, in Yarze.