Byblos is a beautiful historic city on Lebanon's Mediterranean coast. Originally an ancient Phoenician city, it's also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, going back to 5000 BC. This rich history has lead to a richness in the architecture and beauty of the city. Want to see for yourself? Check out these images of some of the most gorgeous things you'll find in Byblos.

A beautiful sunset over the ruins …

http://elissarkhalek.tumblr.com/post/123046251465/ruins-of-jbeil-at-sunset

A wonderful beach …

http://bibeirut.tumblr.com/post/136465080207/byblos-jbeil

Even on a colder day, it's absolutely breathtaking.

http://mikecorsini.tumblr.com/post/73948999409/the-distant-beirut-skyline-from-jbeil-lebanon

http://artsfanatic.tumblr.com/post/114691441475/jbeil-is-beautiful

Its old streets are pretty amazing too.

http://travelsizepanda.tumblr.com/post/115753363599/jbeil-%D9%82%D8%B6%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%AC%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%84-lebanon

By day or night …

http://frombeirutwithlovee.tumblr.com/post/57917638192/cobblestone-corridor-down-to-the-ports-in-jbeil

The churches are lovely …

http://marcinlebanon.tumblr.com/post/65968238838/byblos-jbeil-lebanon

Just like the mosques …

http://nabihagrahy.tumblr.com/post/74276288300/jbeil-on-flickr

And what about its old buildings?

http://joechahwan.tumblr.com/post/134267060476/jbeil-jbeil-byblos-lebanon-old-architecture

Absolutely stunning …

http://kittyfraise.tumblr.com/post/86102593006/byblos-kittyfraise-lebanon-holidays

Pictures don't even do the old town justice! You have to see it to believe how incredible Byblos really is.

http://michele-khoury.tumblr.com/post/98031737833/day-byblos-phoenicians-jbeil