The town revered by many as the Cana of the Gospel’s first miracle.
Qana is a historic town in south Lebanon, near Tyre and about 100 km from Beirut, revered by many Lebanese Christians as the Cana of the Gospels — the place where, by tradition, Jesus performed his first miracle, turning water into wine at a wedding feast. Its ancient rock-cut carvings and grotto make it a quiet, moving site of pilgrimage and heritage.
"Quick facts",
For centuries, a strong local tradition has identified Qana in south Lebanon with the Cana of Galilee named in the Gospel of John, where Jesus is said to have turned water into wine — his first miracle. Early Christian writers referred to a Cana in this region, and the town has been a place of Christian devotion ever since.
At the heart of the site is a rocky hillside and grotto, where a series of ancient carved reliefs — interpreted by many as depicting Jesus and his apostles — are cut into the stone. Together with nearby rock-cut tombs, they give Qana a deep sense of age and sanctity that draws pilgrims and visitors to the south.
A series of weathered reliefs cut into the hillside, believed by many to depict Jesus and the apostles.
A cave in the rock long associated with the Gospel story.
A peaceful heritage area that welcomes visitors and pilgrims.
The rolling countryside of southern Lebanon around Qana.
Qana is about 100 km south of Beirut, near Tyre — roughly a 1.5 to 2-hour drive. Because it sits in the far south, it’s best visited with a private driver-guide who can advise on the route and current conditions, and it can be added to a private south Lebanon tour alongside Tyre and Sidon.
Many Lebanese Christians revere Qana in south Lebanon as the Cana of the Gospels, where Jesus is said to have turned water into wine, and it is known for its ancient rock carvings and grotto.
About 100 km — roughly a 1.5 to 2-hour drive to the south, near Tyre.
Yes — it can be added to a private south Lebanon tour with Tyre and Sidon. As it’s in the far south, we’ll advise on current travel conditions when you book.
