Anjar Citadel
Anjar Citadel
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arjeeamsterdam
Amsterdam, The Netherlands247 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
Anjar, a Roman-Byzantine trading place, is very interesting though not as spectacular as Baalbek. We first visited Anjar before we went to Baalbek and we had a nice stroll through the remains of the old city. It’s definitely worth a visit. Opposite the entrance there’s a souvenir shop where you find many items for a very reasonable price and much better than in the shops around Baalbek. So make sure you do your souvenir shopping there. We booked our excursion at Lebanon Local Tour and their guide Jad was a very experienced driver and guide. This tour company is very reliable and they react always directly through WhatsApp. You can ask them any question concerning your trip to Lebanon. Absolutely the best.
Written 18 September 2022
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Larnaca, Cyprus5 158 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
It was a big surprise to see those ruins... interesting and beautiful. The visit was worthy. Wear comfortable shoes too. Liked this place. To be visited. The entrance price was almost negligible (1 cent) . Too ok be visited
Written 22 August 2022
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Mats G
Tromso, Norway121 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
Quite well preserved ancient ruins layed out in a grid structure. Some smaller parts are still standing, while mainly one can see the layout of the city. Was probably quite impressive in its time. Certainly worth a 45-60 min stroll around the area.
Written 17 December 2019
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tulip-cher
Singapore, Singapore501 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
I signed up for a day trip to Anjar along with Baalbek and I must say all visitors to Lebanon mustn’t miss them. It is truly one of the most exhilarating sights of Roman ruins I have seen other than Egypt. Every spot is worth a photo. This is where you find postcard views in different angle. If you have little time in the country, this two places should be the priority.
Written 25 June 2019
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Vincent R.
Amersfoort, The Netherlands632 contributions
Apr 2019
We visited Anjar and found this place to be really interesting. We walked around the premises imagining how this place looked hundreds of years ago while it was busy, colourfull and important to a lot of people.
Written 17 October 2019
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Danks Knows
Shoalhaven, Australia2 252 contributions
Aug 2019
The Anjar ruins are in the Lebanese city of Anjar. The population of Anjar is exclusively Armenian. The citadel was built in the 8th century by the 2nd Caliphate Umayyad. It costs 8 Lebanese Pounds to enter the ruins and this large complex is well worth a wander around - it is though not as good as the nearby Baalbek Roman Ruins, so if you visit Baalbek first you may be a little disappointed.
Written 30 August 2019
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D_W_10017
New York City, NY1 428 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
These Umayyad ruins are still in fairly good shape and give a good idea of the layout of this location hundreds of years ago. A trip to Anjar should include a visit to the Citadel along with lunch at one of their very good restaurants.
Written 18 August 2019
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Joey T
Raleigh, NC35 contributions
Jun 2019
The aanjar ruins are very beautiful, and have great views as well. But, if you're in that area, I would suggest visiting Baalbek (30mins away), lake qararun (1hr away), or zahle (15mins away) which are much more beautiful. But, if you have already been to those places then aanjar is the place for you. Very interesting history and columns and arches everywhere, there is just better things very close to this area
Written 14 August 2019
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