Situated in Lebanon, Baalbek is one of the most spectacular archaeological sites in the world. The site is very popular as there are a number of magnificent temples. These temples are among the biggest religious temples in the world.

Although the temples are mostly in ruins but because of the renovation work carried out, you can still see the magnificence of some of the temples. These temples were built in the ancient times by Roman and Phoenicians.

There are a number of temples in the region but the most popular are the temple of Greek god of Wine, the Bacchus temple, the temple of Jupiter and the temple for the Greek God of light.

Let’s try to know a bit of history of Baalbek; it used to be a trading post and it linked two of the main trade routes. It connected the Eastern Roman Empire and the Medittarean Sea. In books we can found Baalbek referred to as the home to the sun God.

Though most of the temples are in ruins, you can still admire the beauty of the remains of these temples. In the Baalbek temple for Jupiter, only six of the fifty four columns are standing erect.

The height of each of the column is 22 meters. Temple of Bacchus is very well preserved; It is an example of the beauty of the Roman architecture. Apart from these there is the temple of Venus which was converted into a church later on.

Number of visitors throng to place to see the temples. Archaeologists term the temples as the ‘wonder of the ancient world.’ Guided tour to the place is available. Tourists can also enjoy the Baalbek festival which takes place once in a year. The festival has music, drama and light shows which go on to show the Lebanese culture.

Baalbek remains to be one of the most important and attractive destinations for the travelers across the world. The place is popular because of the architecture of the temples and its religious significance. It also provides you an opportunity to discover the history and culture of Ancient Lebanon.

So make a trip to Baalbek. Discover its beauty and magnificence.