A sacred art
From a Roman temple to a Byzantine church This site features the ruins of a roman temple that was converted into a Byzantine church in the 5th century AD.
Most of the church was decorated with mosaics with geometric shapes, animals and flowers. Many rooms surrounding this church were used as the living quarters of the priests and their assistants. During the 6th century an earthquake affected a large part of the church and the surrounding buildings. Remains of the church’s floor mosaics are still visible in the site.
Quick overview
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Opening days
Open daily
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Opening times
All day
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How to reach
By car/bus:
From Beirut Airport to a Byzantine church, the total distance is approximately 44 km
Additional Info
Jabal Moussa Biosphere reserve entrance fee:
Adults $3
Kids $1.5
Please gear up with hiking shoes, hiking stick (optional), backpack, energy bars, 1L of water/person, sunscreen
Make sure to inform us in advance if you have a health condition
Suggested periods
- Autumn
- Spring
Visiting Rules
Basic rules:
No hunting
No picking flowers and plants
No smoking or lighting fires
No pets
COVID-19 rules:
Only one person shall approach the guard to pay the entrance fee.
Provide the exact amount of money, to avoid any change.
Wearing a mask at the entrance is mandatory.
Always keep at a safe distance of 2 metres from the other visitors
