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Pigeon Rocks in Raouche

Raouche, Beirut, Lebanon
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Ranked #14 of 47 attractions in Beirut
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Beaches
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New Delhi, India
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21 reviews 21 reviews
15 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

We sat at a cafe overlooking the archway of Pigeon Rocks, a natural rock formation. You see them from the air as you come in to land. Small but impressive work of nature.

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

So much energy. Beautiful buildings. The rocks are so interesting to see. Walked around had an enjoyable afternoon. Great ice cream shop across from the rocks.

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Pinckney, Michigan
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I think it maybe is unfair that the rocks are given subpar ratings here on TA - they're absolutely spectacular in themselves. However, you must be mindful of the men that want to take you on boat rides or pay to take your picture. If you're not interested in their services, they go away without too much persuasion. Firmly decline... More

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Cairo-Egypt
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The rock is visible from the street and you can take a lot of photos from different angles also you can go for a cruise with small boat to enjoy the view.

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Cairo, Egypt
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

This place is extremely overrated, sure the rock itself looks nice but everything else around it is just horrible, I would strongly advise against it. Atmosphere and cleanliness of the place is horrible. If you must see it, then a quick 5 min stop for a couple of shots is all you should give it. AND AVOID ANY BOAT TRIPS... More

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Cairo, Egypt
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

... it's so serene and picturesque. We took a boat out on the sea too. But make sure you keep a timer or they will short you. Which is fine because we just did not give a tip; so it evened out. The driver of our small motored boat took us in and out of the caves. Also, they don't... More

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Calgary, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

The Raouche rocks are an amazing thing to see - similar to the Praia de Rocha in Portugal. It is a work of natural art, with the rock face carved out by a millennia of wind and water. Unfortunately, the area directly in front of the rocks is privately owned, with two restaurants occupying the direct frontage. It would have... More

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Beirut, Beyrouth, Lebanon
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

Iconic landmark in beirut, perfect for a dinner or a coffee in its nearby fancy restaurants. Unfortunately if you plan to have a walk on the corniche nearby expect a lot of beggars to disturbe your experience. A must see if you are in beirut and have a couple of hours to spare

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Beirut
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

This is easily the most famous rock in Lebanon. It is located beside the famous Corniche and also can be found on many postcards of Lebanon.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Beautiful to look at from the roadside above, such a shame about all the rubbish in the water. The water looked amazingly clear and blue! There were men offering boat rides around the rocks for a closer look

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