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🌎  Lebanon 🇱🇧

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📍  Tyre Hippodrome

✈️  Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)

🚗  73.9 KM

⏱️  1 hour, 14 minutes

The Tyre Hippodrome, a prominent Roman archaeological site and part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ruins of Tyre, is largely accessible, though visitors should expect uneven terrain and dust typical of ancient sites; robust shoes are recommended. It can be explored independently, allowing for a self-paced visit, or as part of a guided tour for deeper historical insight. The site is open year-round, with spring and autumn offering the most comfortable weather for exploration, while summer requires sun protection. An affordable entrance fee, often covering the wider Tyre archaeological park, typically applies. A focused visit to the Hippodrome usually lasts 30 minutes to an hour, but it is best experienced as part of a larger exploration of the interconnected Roman and Phoenician ruins of Tyre, which can take 2-3 hours. Visitors will gain a fascinating insight into Roman chariot racing and the grandeur of ancient Tyre.