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🌎  Lebanon 🇱🇧

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📍  Temple of Jupiter

✈️  Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)

🚗  87.8 KM

⏱️  1 hour, 59 minutes

The Temple of Jupiter, a centerpiece of the UNESCO-listed Baalbek complex in Lebanon, offers an awe-inspiring glimpse into Roman grandeur, though visitors should be prepared for uneven ancient surfaces and steps, making comfortable footwear essential; while generally accessible, full wheelchair access to all areas is limited. A guided visit is highly recommended to grasp the site's immense historical and architectural significance, though independent exploration with a good guide book is also feasible. The ideal visiting seasons are spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) to avoid the extreme heat of summer; the site is open year-round. Expect an approximate entrance fee of $10-15 USD (or local currency equivalent) for the entire complex, and allocate 2-3 hours to fully explore the monumental ruins, including the adjacent Temple of Bacchus. This colossal temple, known for its immense scale and surviving columns, represents one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Roman Empire.