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The World’s 100 Best Cable Cars & Mountain Railways

Téléphérique de Jounieh

Jounieh, Lebanon

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST CABLE CARS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 20 2026

No. 1 in the Middle East

Téléphérique de Jounieh

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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