Why go
- City in Lebanon.
- Known for Phoenician port city of ancient Canaanites, Tyre Hippodrome.
- Served by Rosh Pina Airport (RPN).
History
Tyre is a city in Lebanon, and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It was one of the earliest Phoenician metropolises and the legendary birthplace of Europa, her brothers Cadmus and Phoenix, and Carthage's founder Dido (Elissa). The city has many ancient sites, including the Tyre Hippodrome, and was added as a whole to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1984. The historian Ernest Renan described it as "a city of ruins, built out of ruins".
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- Arkia Israel Airlines IZ (ATR 72) · 2 routes: Elat, Tel-aviv
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rosh Pina Airport (RPN); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HFA has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Elat, Tel-aviv).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tyre, Lebanon. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.