Haï Beït Aakl
District of Blaïbel
Mohafazat Mont-Liban - Lebanon

1983 Beirut barracks bombing

The Beirut Barracks Bombing occurred during the Lebanese Civil War, when two truck bombs struck separate buildings housing United States and French military forces—members of the Multinational Force in Lebanon—killing 299 American and French servicemen. The organization Islamic Jihad, later known as Hezbollah, claimed responsibility for the bombing. Suicide bombers detonated each of the truck bombs.

Located at 33.8292, 35.4947 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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1983 in Lebanon, Contemporary French history, History of the United States (1980–1991), Suicide car and truck bombings in Lebanon, History of Beirut, United States Marine Corps in the 20th century, Iran–United States relations, Lebanon–United States relations, Mass murder in 1983, Reagan administration controversies

Lebanese University

The Lebanese University is the only public institution for higher learning in Lebanon. The university has 17 faculties as of 2006 and serves various cultural, religious, and social groups of students and teachers. The independent university enjoys administrative, academic, and financial freedom. Among its educational goals are creating a unique mix of cultures and providing the basic and necessary education to allow students to enter various professions.

Located at 33.8278, 35.5222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Lebanese University, Education in Beirut, Universities in Lebanon, Educational institutions established in 1951

Baabda Palace

Baabda Palace is the official residence of the President of Lebanon. Built during the 1960s it is situated on a hill in the mountain town of Baabda overlooking Beirut and the first president to reside here was H.E. President Charles Helou.

Located at 33.8417, 35.5394 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings of the Lebanese government, Palaces in Lebanon, Presidential palaces

Aley

Aley is a picturesque town in Mount Lebanon. It is located 17 km uphill from Beirut, just south of the summer resort of Bhamdoun and north of the strategic town of Souk El Gharb.

Located at 33.8, 35.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Aley District, Visitor attractions in Lebanon

Baabda District

Baabda District, sometimes spelled B'abda, is a district (qadaa) in Mount Lebanon, Lebanon, to the south and east of the Lebanon's capital Beirut. The district capital is town of Baabda. The region is also popularly known as Southern Matn, as distinct from Matn District,

Located at 33.8347, 35.542 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Districts of Lebanon, Baabda District

Haret Hreik

Haret Hreik is a mixed Shia and Maronite Christian town, in the Dahieh suburbs, south of Beirut, Lebanon. Once an agricultural village, Haret Hreik lost its rural identity due to the wave of refugees from Southern Lebanon who settled in the town and made it another urban neighborhood of Dahieh. Haret Hreik is located northeast of the Rafik Hariri International Airport and north of the towns of Laylake and Bourj Al Brajneh, west of Hadath and south of Chiah.

Located at 33.85, 35.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Beirut, 2006 Lebanon War, Neighbourhoods of Beirut

Chyah

Chiyah (in Arabic الشياح pronounced Ach-Chayyah Syriac: ܫܝܚܐ) is situated in the west region of the Lebanese capital of Beirut. The meaning of its name is vague and many suppositions were found: one saying that it has a Syriac origin (Chyaha) meaning the budding, another one saying that it means the processing of metal (Shewah) another theory is the Arabic origin of the name meaning a kind of tree that is used for silk production (a flourishing industry in this village).

Located at 33.8619, 35.5136 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Beirut, Baabda District

Aley District

Aley is a district in Mount Lebanon, Lebanon, to the south-east of the Lebanon's capital Beirut. The capital is Aley. Aley city was previously known as the "bride of the summers" during the 1960 and 70s, when Aley and neighboring Bhamdune were attractive tourist locations for Gulf tourists and Lebanese emigres. During the 1975-1990 Civil War in Lebanon, Aley witnessed several battles around its environs.

Located at 33.8064, 35.6006 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Aley District, Districts of Lebanon

Aghmeed

Aghmeed, also spelled Aghmide, is a village located about 37km from Beirut, in the governorate of Mount Lebanon, in the Aley District. One can reach Aghmeed through Mdairej Road, Ain Dara and Al Azzounieh. Aghmeed is at an altitude of 1,200 m, close to Mount Barouk, which is famous for its cedar forest. Other villages surrounding Aghmeed are : Al Azzounieh, Ain Dara, Sharoun, Bmuhrein, Alramlieh, Al Mreijat, Nabaa Al Safa and Ain Zhalta.

Located at 33.7833, 35.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Aley District

National Protestant College

The National Protestant College is a Lebanese school that was established by the National Evangelical Union of Lebanon, the oldest indigenous Arabic-speaking Protestant congregation in the Middle East. Originally located in Dbayeh, the building moved during the Lebanese Civil war to West Beirut, near Rue Hamra (Haigazian University). In 1997, NPC moved permanently to Kfarshima. The languages taught at NPC are Arabic, English, and French.

Located at 33.8186, 35.5336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Schools in Lebanon

Kfarshima

Kfarshima (also spelled Kfarchima) is a town in the Baabda District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate, southeast of Beirut. Kfarshima is the birthplace of the composer and musician, Philemon Wehbi and the singers Melhem Barakat, and Majida El Roumi. Also the Birthplace of the Philosopher Shibli Shmayyel (Chibli Chemayel). Its was also the hometown for Lebanese singer Issam Rajji.

Located at 33.8172, 35.5357 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Baabda District

Kaifun

Kaifun (also transliterated Kafun, Kaifoun) is a medium sized village in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Aley District, in the Republic of Lebanon. It lies slightly south of the village of Souk El Gharb. It has a stunning view of Beirut and the Mediterranean Sea from the western side and a relaxing view of the mountains on the eastern side. Keifoun is around 700m above sea level and 26 km from central Beirut.

Located at 33.7853, 35.5592 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Aley District

Bsous

Bsous is a village in the Aley District of Mount Lebanon with an estimated population of 6,000. It is located 200 to 730 meters above sea level and 14 kilometres from the capital, Beirut. It is both a summer resort as well as being inhabited during the winter months. This is due to its proximity to Beirut. The name "Bsous" derives from the Syriac.

Located at 33.8167, 35.5833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Aley District

Eastwood College

Eastwood College is a private school in Lebanon. It operates two campuses on the outskirts of Beirut. The first campus, which opened in 1973, is located in Kafarshima, the second in Mansourieh. The schools Motto is "Children, our Purpose and our Future".

Located at 33.8133, 35.5342 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1973, Schools in Lebanon

Baissour

Baissour is a village in Aley District of Mount Lebanon, 850 metres above sea level, 30 kilometres from Beirut (20 minutes driving) and 7 kilometres from Aley. It shares a border with Aley, Kaifoun, Kabr Shmoon, Majdlaya, and Ainab. Baissour is about 5 minutes from the town of Souq El Gharb which was a frontline during the civil war. Home to many of the Aridi and Maleab families. Baissour has a population of about 12000 citizens and is continually growing and expanding.

Located at 33.7653, 35.5675 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate

Shemlan

Shemlan (also spelled Chemlane, Shimlan) is a village in the Aley District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate in Lebanon, located about 25 km from Beirut.

Located at 33.7833, 35.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Aley District

Hazmiyeh

Hazmiyeh (also Romanized as Hazmiyé, Hazmie, Hasmiyeh, Al Ḩāzimīyah, and El Hâzmîyé) is a town in Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon, and a suburb of Beirut.

Located at 33.8511, 35.5414 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Populated places in Lebanon, Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate

Aramoun

Aramoun is a village in Aley District in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon.

Located at 33.7667, 35.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Aley District

Basateen, Lebanon

Basateen is a village in Aley District in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon.

Located at 33.7628, 35.5297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Aley District, Populated places in Lebanon

Qmatiye

Qmatiye is a village in Aley District in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon. It lies right beneath the town of Souk El Gharb. It has a small population and is a good tourist attraction in the summer.

Located at 33.8, 35.5833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Aley District

Ministry of National Defense (Lebanon)

The Ministry of National Defense is Lebanon's service section for the Lebanese Armed Forces which directs the entire Army. The Ministry is located in Yarzeh, Baabda District, Mount Lebanon. The building which is considered the biggest Ministry building in Lebanon was designed by the French architect André Wogenscky in 1968. The ministry building also houses the Lebanese Military Museum.

Located at 33.8414, 35.5528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Military of Lebanon, Government ministries of Lebanon, Defence ministries

Ain Ksour

Ain Ksour is a village in Aley District, Lebanon. Municipal elections are held every four years. There are two churches in Ain Ksour. One is Saint Peter and Paul's church, which was built around 800 AD, destroyed during the Lebanese civil war, and rebuilt. The other is Saint Elias's church, which is newer, was destroyed during the Lebanese civil war, and is currently being rebuilt. The church plaza has an altitude of 717 m, and is located at 33°44'56.50" N, 35°32'05.00" E.

Located at 33.75, 35.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Aley District, Populated places in Lebanon

Bellevue Medical Center

Bellevue Medical Center founded in 2009, is a General hospital located in Mansourieh, Lebanon and offers healthcare services in all specialties. The hospital has a capacity of 150 beds within its eight floors. Located on the eastern bank of the Beirut River in the Mansourieh's Qanater Zubayda region, Bellevue Meical Center overlooks an ancient Roman aqueduct known to locals as Qanater Zubayda (Zubayda's Arches).

Located at 33.8483, 35.5598 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Hospitals in Lebanon, Health in Lebanon

Middle East University (Lebanon)

Middle East University is a non-profit, co-educational institution of higher learning located in Beirut, Lebanon. It is affiliated with and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is part of the church's worldwide network of colleges and universities.

Located at 33.8732, 35.5669 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Education in the Middle East, Universities and colleges affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Educational institutions established in 1939, Universities in Lebanon

Antonine University

The Antonine University (UPA) is a Roman Catholic University in Baabda, Lebanon administered by the monks of the Antonine monastery.

Located at 33.8375, 35.5364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Universities in Lebanon