Baalbek Temples
A must for lovers of history and culture, the temples of Baalbek is one of the most important archaeological sites in the Near East, and not surprisingly they have been declared World Heritage Sites in 1984. Famous for its monumental ruins of several Roman temples dating from the second and third centuries, Baalbek is situated east of the headwaters of the river Leontes, and today retains many wonderful exhibits come down today as the Propylaea, the Temple of Jupiter, the Temple of Bacchus (the best preserved Roman temple in the world) and the round temple (or temple of Venus) that help to make it very attractive and charming able to attract the attention of visitors thanks to the unique features that characterize the site: note such as the mixing of eastern and Romanesque stylistic elements. An unmissable historical destination for those who love culture and want to make a real blast from the past. |