Tannourine
lies in a splendidly beautiful area
near the mountain of the same name.
The village also shares its name
with a cedar forest of some 60,000
trees. These cedars can be seen
along the road that goes north to
Hadath al-jobbe, which, although in
poor condition, wends its way
through wild and isolated scenery up
to the Qadisha gorge. In and around
Tannourine village are numerous
scattered remnants from pre-Roman,
Roman and Byzantine times. The
Crusader Church of Mar Chalita is
further evidence of its long history
and even today the saint is honored
in an annual feast on August 20. The
Village of Balaa in the Tannourine
area is known for its large sink
hole. (Ask for directions to the
balouaa).
A
300-meter walk brings you to a
dizzying open cavern some 250 meters
deep. Three natural bridges - the
middle one is the most spectacular -
complete the scene. And
if you visit in spring you'll also
discover an impressive waterfall
some 90 meters high.
Besides the sinkhole, which will
occupy a good deal of time, the
surrounding hills invite
exploration. This is a pleasant
place for a picnic as well. Along a
pretty river al Jouze, which runs
through the wooded Valley of
Tannourine are many attractive
restaurants offering Lebanese food.
More good restaurants in natural.
The
Village of Balaa in the Tannourine
area is known for its large
sinkhole. (Ask for directions to the
balouaa). A 300-meter walk brings
you to a dizzying open cavern some
250 meters deep. Three natural
bridges - the middle one is the most
spectacular - complete the scene.
And if you visit in spring you'll
also discover an impressive
waterfall some 90 meters high.
Besides the sink hole, which will
occupy a good deal of time, the
surrounding hills invite
exploration. This is a pleasant
place for a picnic as well.
Along a pretty river al Jouze, which
runs through the wooded Valley of
Tannourine are many attractive
restaurants offering Lebanese food.
More good restaurants in natural
settings are found round Laqlouq.
Major
Cities - Tannourine
