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Téléphérique de Jounieh
Jounieh, Lebanon
No. 1 in the Middle East

Cable car line running from Jounieh Bay on the coast up to Harissa on the mountain. Riders see the city, the Mediterranean and the surrounding mountains on the way, and at the top find the Our Lady of Lebanon statue and a terrace restaurant.
Highlights
- Jounieh Bay
- Our Lady of Lebanon statue
- Terrace cafe and restaurant
Good to know
- Ticket prices differ for foreigners and locals
- Ticket box closes at 5:30 PM
- Last descent from Harissa around 6:30 to 7 PM
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