Delve into Haloua in Lebanon
Haloua in the region of Béqaa is a city in Lebanon - some 35 mi or ( 56 km ) South-East of Beirut , the country's capital .
Current time in Haloua is now 11:08 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Beirut " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Medaya, Kafr Yabus, Damascus, and Az Zabadani. While being here, make sure to check out Nicosia . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Haloua ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Baalbek, Lebanon, an Ancient Roman City
Baalbek -- Located about 80km from Beirut. This site dates back approx. 6000 years and is home to the largest stone block construction on Earth. Some of the larger stones which are called the Trilitho ..
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Zarzar Lake
Zarzar Lake is a lake, located 30 kilometres northwest of Damascus, Syria. It is lies to the east of Haloua. In the northeastern part of the lake is a dam.
Located at 33.62 36.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Battle of Maysalun
The Battle of Maysalun, also called The Battle of Maysalun Pass, was a battle fought between forces of the Kingdom of Syria and French forces on 23 July 1920 near the town of Maysalun, about 12 miles west of Damascus, towards the Lebanese border. At the battle, the better equipped and trained French forces decisively defeated the Arab forces.
Located at 33.60 36.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Maysalun
Maysalun is a mountainous region in southwestern Syrian located on the eastern slopes of the Anti-Lebanon mountains about 12 kilometers west of Damascus, in the Rif Dimashq Governorate and has an altitude of about 1090 meters. The area is situated on the ancient route between Damascus and Lebanon and has long been famous for its khans and rest-stops. The closest town in the area is al-Dimas.
Located at 33.60 36.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Salera Hill
Salera Hill is a pilgrimage centre in Damascus, Syria. The following sacred spots are located on it: Cave of Ashab al-Kahf Koh-e Raqim Masjid Sulayman Footprint of Imam Ali Sermon written by Imam Ali on stone with his finger.
Located at 33.63 36.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Nabi Habeel Mosque
Nabi Habeel Mosque is located on the west mountains of Damascus, near the Zabadani Valley, overlooking the villages of the Barada river (Wadi Barada), in Syria. This mosque is believed to contain the grave of Abel, son of Adam as believed by Muslims, who are frequent visitors of this mosque for ziyarat. The mosque was built by Ottoman Wali Ahmad Pasha in 1599, and it is said to have 40 mihrabs.
Located at 33.62 36.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
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