Neighborhood
Harissa-Daraoun
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Harissa-Daraoun is the area surrounding the iconic Our Lady of Lebanon shrine, a 15-ton bronze statue of the Virgin Mary perched on a hilltop. Visitors can reach the shrine via a 9-minute cable car ride from Jounieh, offering stunning coastal views. At the top, they can explore the shrine, attend mass at the adjacent Maronite cathedral, and enjoy sweeping vistas of the Mediterranean and Mount Lebanon. The site is a major pilgrimage destination and a popular tourist attraction for its spiritual significance and breathtaking scenery.
Don't miss
- Ride the Téléphérique cable car from Jounieh to Harissa for panoramic views.
- Visit the Our Lady of Lebanon statue and the adjacent Maronite cathedral.
- Take in the 360-degree views of the coast and mountains from the hilltop.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Harissa-Daraoun
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inJeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos: Small Group Tour with Hotel pickup4.9★ · 159 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$30 per personSee dates →
Best full dayGuided Small-Group Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara with Lunch5★ · 594 travelers~9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$55 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePrivate Dog River, Jeita Grotto & Harissa Tour | Half Day5★ · 11 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$75 per personSee dates →Getting there
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