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The locals are very friendly and hospitable people. They treat visitors with great curiosity and are always glad to help, so in case of any difficulty you can freely contact the local people. The only topics that shouldn’t be discussed with the inhabitants of Beirut are politics and national culture. Any wrong word or a disparaging gesture concerning the national peculiarities can greatly offend the natives. Travellers are also not recommended to make any specific gestures that are considered normal for Europeans during a conversation. For example, do not stare into the eyes of your speaker and do not point fingers at people passing by. The travellers, who hope to bring interesting photos from Beirut, should also consider several very important points. Before you take a picture or make a video of a local person, you should definitely ask for permission first. Making photos or videos of some religious sites may also be banned. Clothing issue won’t cause any serious problems as there are no strict limitations. Most of the inhabitants of the city are the followers of the Christian religion, so they actively use European clothes in their everyday life. When you plan to attend business organizations, fashionable restaurants and theaters, you should certainly wear a suit. When you
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The Jeita Grotto is one of Lebanon's most remarkable sights. This is a complex of two large limestone caves, whose general length is about 9 km. The lower cave was discovered a long time ago, in the first half of the 19th century. As it was found out by scientists, this cave was inhabited in prehistoric times. You can get to the lower cave only by boat, as it is filled by an underground river. It is important to note that the latter has great importance. It serves as the main source of fresh water for more than a million local residents.
The lower level of the cave is incredibly interesting, but the upper level, discovered in 1958, is considered more beautiful. Its main attractions are wonderfully beautiful stalactites. The height of some galleries of the upper cave reaches 120 meters. …
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In the region of Tannourine in Lebanon is located the Baatara waterfall. It is noteworthy, that it falls into the limestone cave of the same name. The unique geological formation was discovered relatively recently in 1952. Today, the waterfall with a height of 255 meters is one of the most striking natural attractions in the country. The cave into which the waterfall drops is equally interesting. It is often called 'the Cave of the Three Bridges'.
Centuries ago under the influence of water and wind it found a unique form. In a deep cave a certain kind of three limestone bridges have really been formed. The waterfall is located behind the bridges. Overall, the natural complex looks irresistible. Scientists believe that the Baatara is one of the oldest waterfalls on Earth and was formed …
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