El Mina

melkart · May 23rd, 2009, 01:04 AM

History
El Mina is the site of the ancient city of Tripolis that dates back to the Phoenician era, and is one of Lebanon's oldest cities, alongside Byblos, Tyre and Sidon. The site of Tripolis moved inland after the Islamic reconquest from the crusaders, and today's El-Mina became the harbour district of Tripoli, eventually having its own municipal board in the beginning of the twentieth century, separate from that of Tripoli, but within the context of Greater Tripoli.

Geography
El-Mina is the city with the largest number of islands surrounding it, along the Levantine coastline. It has seven islands, the closest, the Abdul Wahab Island can be visited by crossing a bridge over the sea. The farthest island, 'Ramkin' , is 10 kilometers away from the coast, and has a lighthouse. Four of the islands have been declared as natural reservations , to help breed fish, and preserve their natural habitat. The city's seashore extends 3 to 4 kilometers, and its famous seashore sidewalk, the "corniche", is a popular site frequented by people from all around Lebanon, who come to enjoy the fresh air. The city is mostly flat, and has a diameter of 10 KM, that extends from the seashore to the border of the city of Tripoli. Due to large expansion, El-Mina and Tripoli are almost attached, except for a roundabout that indicate the separation between the two cities, close to 100 meters distance.

melkart · May 23rd, 2009, 01:14 AM

1630 painting of El-Mina by Don Rocchetta
Aquilante, Peregrinatione di Terra Santa

Lion Tower Fortress

El Mina Port 1900

melkart · May 23rd, 2009, 01:27 AM

Mahrajan Zambo (Lebanese Mardi Gras)

Jayme · May 23rd, 2009, 03:05 AM

I didnt know there such events like that in Lebanon.

melkart · May 23rd, 2009, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayme

I didnt know there such events like that in Lebanon.

I believe it's the only event of it's kind in Lebanon. I think the tradition was brought from Brazil about a 100 years ago. It was temporarily suspended for a few years during the war, but has been revived after the tawhid was ousted.

Jayme · May 23rd, 2009, 04:48 AM

ohhh, I cant picture Lebanon having festivals like these. It dose have a South American feel to it.

Abdallah K. · May 23rd, 2009, 05:30 AM

melkart · May 24th, 2009, 01:00 AM

melkart · May 28th, 2009, 12:04 AM

Old Town!

melkart · October 27th, 2009, 06:54 AM

melkart · October 27th, 2009, 07:16 AM

Saint George's Orthodox Cathedral

Jayme · November 17th, 2009, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melkart

Saint George's Orthodox Cathedral

ohh thats nice. I didnt see that Church when I was exploring El Mina.

melkart · November 5th, 2009, 05:59 AM

Masjid Omar ibn el Khattab

image hosted on flickr

LeB.Fr · November 5th, 2009, 12:42 PM

What is the difference between El Mina and Trablos? Isn't it the same city?

Abdallah K. · November 5th, 2009, 02:04 PM

Well yea there are in the same city but both have different municipalities

melkart · November 5th, 2009, 06:30 PM

That makes them two different cities, Tripoli's port is located in al mina. Also al Mina is the original site of the city of Tripoli (founded by the Phoenicians). It was later relocated inland by the mamelukes for protection!

melkart · November 15th, 2009, 05:18 PM

melkart · November 15th, 2009, 05:22 PM

melkart · November 16th, 2009, 07:15 AM

Cinema Salwa

Cinema Victoria

melkart · November 17th, 2009, 08:10 PM

I was baptized there. It's built on top of an underground grotto, where saint george is believed to have struck his sword in the rocks!

May 23rd, 2009, 01:04 AM	#1
melkart مستخدم مسجل Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NH, USA Posts: 688 Likes (Received): 1	El Mina History El Mina is the site of the ancient city of Tripolis that dates back to the Phoenician era, and is one of Lebanon's oldest cities, alongside Byblos, Tyre and Sidon. The site of Tripolis moved inland after the Islamic reconquest from the crusaders, and today's El-Mina became the harbour district of Tripoli, eventually having its own municipal board in the beginning of the twentieth century, separate from that of Tripoli, but within the context of Greater Tripoli. Geography El-Mina is the city with the largest number of islands surrounding it, along the Levantine coastline. It has seven islands, the closest, the Abdul Wahab Island can be visited by crossing a bridge over the sea. The farthest island, 'Ramkin' , is 10 kilometers away from the coast, and has a lighthouse. Four of the islands have been declared as natural reservations , to help breed fish, and preserve their natural habitat. The city's seashore extends 3 to 4 kilometers, and its famous seashore sidewalk, the "corniche", is a popular site frequented by people from all around Lebanon, who come to enjoy the fresh air. The city is mostly flat, and has a diameter of 10 KM, that extends from the seashore to the border of the city of Tripoli. Due to large expansion, El-Mina and Tripoli are almost attached, except for a roundabout that indicate the separation between the two cities, close to 100 meters distance. Last edited by melkart; November 5th, 2009 at 05:48 AM.

May 23rd, 2009, 01:14 AM	#2
melkart مستخدم مسجل Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NH, USA Posts: 688 Likes (Received): 1	1630 painting of El-Mina by Don Rocchetta Aquilante, Peregrinatione di Terra Santa Lion Tower Fortress El Mina Port 1900 Last edited by melkart; May 28th, 2009 at 12:00 AM.

May 23rd, 2009, 01:27 AM	#3
melkart مستخدم مسجل Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NH, USA Posts: 688 Likes (Received): 1	Mahrajan Zambo (Lebanese Mardi Gras) Last edited by melkart; May 27th, 2009 at 11:56 PM.

May 23rd, 2009, 03:05 AM	#4
Jayme Melburnian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne/Batroun Posts: 2,459 Likes (Received): 1	I didnt know there such events like that in Lebanon. __________________ MELBOURNE!

May 23rd, 2009, 04:48 AM	#6
Jayme Melburnian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne/Batroun Posts: 2,459 Likes (Received): 1	ohhh, I cant picture Lebanon having festivals like these. It dose have a South American feel to it. __________________ MELBOURNE!

May 23rd, 2009, 05:30 AM	#7
Abdallah K. Under the Beirut Sun Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tripoli طرابلس Posts: 2,067 Likes (Received): 0

May 24th, 2009, 01:00 AM	#8
melkart مستخدم مسجل Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NH, USA Posts: 688 Likes (Received): 1

May 28th, 2009, 12:04 AM	#9
melkart مستخدم مسجل Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NH, USA Posts: 688 Likes (Received): 1	Old Town!

October 27th, 2009, 06:54 AM	#10
melkart مستخدم مسجل Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NH, USA Posts: 688 Likes (Received): 1

October 27th, 2009, 07:16 AM	#11
melkart مستخدم مسجل Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NH, USA Posts: 688 Likes (Received): 1	Saint George's Orthodox Cathedral

November 5th, 2009, 05:59 AM	#13
melkart مستخدم مسجل Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NH, USA Posts: 688 Likes (Received): 1	Masjid Omar ibn el Khattab image hosted on flickr

November 5th, 2009, 12:42 PM	#14
LeB.Fr BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Beirut - Paris - Riyad Posts: 3,552 Likes (Received): 2	What is the difference between El Mina and Trablos? Isn't it the same city?

November 5th, 2009, 02:04 PM	#15
Abdallah K. Under the Beirut Sun Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tripoli طرابلس Posts: 2,067 Likes (Received): 0	Well yea there are in the same city but both have different municipalities

November 5th, 2009, 06:30 PM	#16
melkart مستخدم مسجل Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NH, USA Posts: 688 Likes (Received): 1	That makes them two different cities, Tripoli's port is located in al mina. Also al Mina is the original site of the city of Tripoli (founded by the Phoenicians). It was later relocated inland by the mamelukes for protection!

November 15th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#17
melkart مستخدم مسجل Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NH, USA Posts: 688 Likes (Received): 1

November 15th, 2009, 05:22 PM	#18
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November 16th, 2009, 07:15 AM	#19
melkart مستخدم مسجل Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NH, USA Posts: 688 Likes (Received): 1	Cinema Salwa Cinema Victoria

November 17th, 2009, 08:10 PM	#20
melkart مستخدم مسجل Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NH, USA Posts: 688 Likes (Received): 1	I was baptized there. It's built on top of an underground grotto, where saint george is believed to have struck his sword in the rocks!

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