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Jeita Grotto

20 km north of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
Ranked #2 of 32 attractions in Beirut
4.5 of 5 stars 243 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves, Geologic Formations
Description: Magnificent underground caverns can be explored by boat and on foot.
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Cairo, Egypt
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Nothing special. Its nice to see, although not that enjoyable.Its a must of course, but do not get your hopes up.

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Istanbul, Turkey
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Jeita grotto is a place where you won't regret to go. It's worth going. You can first go to Jeita grotto, then Byblos.

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Doha, Qatar
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

they claimed that this is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. the cave is beautiful with glittering staglamites and the river flows on the lower grotto is something nice.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

this place is worth visiting - spare a couple of hours to visit this unique place of nature. the only disadvantage is that you cannot take photos inside - it is prohibited!!! othewise, will stay with me as memorable site.

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Houston, Texas
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

If you don't have enough time in Lebanon, just go and see this, it has amazing views, and it is a short cable ride up. Don't miss it it is worth it!

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london
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

stunning natural beauty in beautiful location best caves I have seen

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Lima, Peru
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

It was stunning. Even the entrance was nice to walk alongside the creek. They were some of the most interesting limestone caves I have visited.

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Island of Anglesey, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Well organised, stunning views inside - No cameras though- Lovely and picturesque outside.

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NZ
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012
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I really enjoyed the Jeita Grotto itself. However, the whole trip was marred by the animals they have in cages near the entrance of the lower caves. There was a mountain goat chained up by the horns which had nowhere to move, two porcipines in a cage so small they could barely turn around, a turtle with a bad eye... More

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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

AMAZING - to say the least. A must-see when visiting Lebanon

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