10 Places You Must Visit In The Lebanese Town Of Jezzine

10 Places You Must Visit In The Lebanese Town Of Jezzine

Jezzine is one of the most visited Lebanese towns in the south, located 73 km away from Beirut. The name is of Aramaic-Syriac origin, originally Gazin, which means Reserves.

Locals and tourists love this beautiful town to the point where the population goes from 3,500 to 8,000 inhabitants during the summer, according to EUROMED.

There’s plenty to see and enjoy in Jezzine, and here are some of these places you can’t miss visiting while in town:

The Jezzine Waterfall

The Jezzine Waterfall is considered to be the 5th higher waterfall in the world, according to EUROMED.

The best time to visit this waterfall is usually during winter and spring as the heavy snow that covers Jezzine creates meltwater. During summer, it is usually just a gentle trickle.

In order to walk to the waterfall, you should drive to Wadi Jezzine until you find a black gate. The gate is the way to get in by foot. From there, it is just a walk of a few minutes to be right under the waterfall.

Souk El Sedd

This Souk in the heart of Jezzine portrays the town’s identity. You can find craft shops that sell handmade traditional 200-year-old cutlery designed to have a bird-shaped handle. The bird is a