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Destination Guide Lebanon

Chouf District

Chouf (also spelled Shouf, Shuf or Chuf, in Arabic جبل الشوف Jebel ash-Shouf) is a historic region of Lebanon, as well as an administrative district in the governorate (mohafazat) of Mount Lebanon. Located south-east of Beirut, the region comprises a narrow coastal strip notable for the Christian town of Damour, and the valleys and mountains of the western slopes of Jabal Barouk, the name of the local Mount Lebanon massif.

Located at 33.6955, 35.5792 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Districts of Lebanon, Chouf District

Fakhreddine Palace

Fakhreddine II Palace is an 17th century palace in Deir el Qamar in Lebanon. It was built by prince Fakhreddine II in the early 17th century. It houses the Marie Baz Museum, a wax work museum.

Located at 33.6979, 35.5655 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Palaces in Lebanon

Beiteddine Palace

Beiteddine Palace is a 19th century palace in Beiteddine, Lebanon. It hosts the annual Beiteddine Festival and the Beiteddine Palace Museum.

Located at 33.6962, 35.5799 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Arabic architecture, Palaces in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Lebanon, Chouf District, Tourism in Lebanon

Deir el Qamar Synagogue

The Deir el Qamar Synagogue, located in Deir el Qamar, a village in south-central Lebanon, is the oldest synagogue in Mount Lebanon. The synagogue was built in the 17th century to serve the local Jewish population, some of whom were part of the immediate entourage of Fakhr-al-Din II. The building is in good condition. It has been shut to the public due to security considerations.

Located at 33.6979, 35.5632 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Synagogues in Lebanon, Former synagogues, 17th-century synagogues

Silfaya

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

Located at 33.7333, 35.5667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Aley District

Ain Traz

The Ain Traz Seminary of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, located southeast of Beirut, Lebanon, has served various roles during its 200 year history. Given by the El Saad family (originally their residence), it was founded in 1811 by Melkite Patriarch Agapius II Matar, it was first intended as a seminary. After having been looted by the Druze in 1841 and in 1845, it was re-opened in 1870. After the foundation of the Melkite Seminary of St.

Located at 33.735, 35.5806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Melkite Greek Catholic Church, Eastern Catholicism, Religion in Lebanon, World Digital Library related

Moukhtara

Moukhtara is a small town in the Chouf District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon. It is the hometown of Walid Jumblatt, the leader of Lebanon's Progressive Socialist Party. It is also an ancient archaeological site, excavated in 1963 by Jacques Cauvin who found an abundance of flint tools. Examinations were conducted on 378 artifacts with finds including daggers, arrowheads, sickles, axes, chisels, picks and awls traced to the Neolithic horizon.

Located at 33.6589, 35.6139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Neolithic settlements, Archaeological sites in Lebanon, Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate

Remhala

Remhala is a village in Aley - Lebanon. Remhala is of syriac etymology meaning a sandy hill. It is situated on a sandy hill, on the shoulder of a valley, surrounded by four mountains. It has a moderate climate and is habitable in winter and summer. Its altitude ranges between 250m above sea level, at Jisr Al-Kadi, to 700m above sea level at Kabreshmoun. Families: Yazbeck – Nassar – Daher – Rizk – Saad – Al Khoury – Raad – Abi Abdallah – Allam – Al Zein.

Located at 33.7333, 35.5667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate