UNESCO
Tyre
Tyre
Architecture
Country:
LebanonRegion:
Lebanon
Value:
World value
Visit duration:
1 h
Description:
According to legend, purple dye was invented in Tyre. This great Phoenician city ruled the seas and founded prosperous colonies such as Cadiz and Carthage, but its historical role declined at the end of the Crusades. There are important archaeological remains, mainly from Roman times.
Categories:
Architecture
Architecture
Labels:
UNESCO
Why visit:
Excursion
Fitness level:
Best visit time:
January
February
March
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September
October
November
December
Access:
Car
Roads:
Gravel
Open:
Always
Info:
Clothing:
Seasonable
Connection:
Ok
Map and directions
Created:
Updated:
ID:
49317