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Batroun Fort (Mseilha)

The Mseilha Fort also known as "Puy du Connétable" is a medieval fortification situated north of the city of Batroun. The current fort was built by Emir Fakherddine II in the 17th century to guard the route from Tripoli to Beirut. The... Read More...

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The monastery of Mar Youhana Maroun, Kfarhay

“Kfarhay” is a Syriac word which means the pure place. Kfarhay is a town in the Caza of Batroun; it has an altitude of 400m above sea level, and located at 67km from Beirut. This town contains several water sources; its inhabitants are mainly far... Read More...

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The Citadel of Smar Jbeil

Smar Jbeil is a village located in the Batroun District in the North of Lebanon. It is located on a hill facing the Mediterenean sea at 500 m elevation. It is one of the oldest villages in Lebanon. In the Middle Ages, the Maronites to... Read More...

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Batroun International Festival 2022

July 9: Lucas Sakr Live Performance (at the Roman Amphitheater) July 15 and 16: Beer, Wine, and Seafood Festival (at Mina – Batroun) July 21, 22, 23, and 24: Marche du Port July 22 until August 21: Batroun Art Fair August 2022: S.U.P Race a... Read More...

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Breathe Batroun guesthouse

A newly opened guesthouse in the historical old town of Batroun. At a walking distance from the beach, restaurants, Phoenician wall, and all historical sites of the Phoenician city of Batroun. Address Breathe Batroun guesthouse. Old Batroun Sou... Read More...

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List of free/affordable beaches in Batroun

Combining endless sunny days, wonderful beaches, ancient history and tradition, Batroun has become one of the premium tourist destination. Here our list of affordable or for free beaches in Batroun area. All the beaches are located on the old road ... Read More...

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10 things to do in Batroun

Batroun is a coastal city in northern Lebanon and one of the oldest cities in the world. Batroun is a major tourist destination in North Lebanon. The town boasts historic churches, a citadel, old streets, Phoenician wall and is al... Read More...

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Olive trees of Bchaaleh are the oldest olive trees in Lebanon

“Sisters” or the Olive trees of Noah, are among the oldest olive trees in the world found in the community of Bechealeh, Lebanon. Some 6,000 years old, historians say these have Biblical origins. Tucked away in the village of Bechealeh... Read More...

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Ras el Chaq’aa or The face of God

Theoprosopon is the Greek name of Lithoprosopon, a cape in north Lebanon, also known today by the name of Râs ach-Chaq’a’. The cape is situated between the ancient cities of Batroun and Tripoli. The&n... Read More...

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Batroun Phoenician wall

The ancient Phoenician sea wall was originally a natural structure composed of petrified sand dunes. It was reinforced gradually by the Phoenicians with rocks, and the wall as it stands today took its present shape in the first century BC. The Phoeni... Read More...

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