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Monuments1. Al-Qattara Valley (Citadel's Site)2. Al-Sanabel Ancient Citadel

Natural Attractions1. Ain (Spring) Al-Qmamine2. Ain Al-Barghash3. Ain Al-Abideen4. Ain Al-Boustan5. Al-Dawali Cave6. Ain Al-Dawali7. Saifa Cave8. Arbored Woods

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Monuments1. Al-Qala'a Tower2. Old Church3. Old Cemetery4. Roman Citadel in Old Al-Sfayreh Area5. Old Mosque6. Heritage Houses

Natural Attractions1. Ain (Spring) Al-Hajal2. Al-Jamilat Pit3. Ain Al-Tahta4. Al-Sfayreh Woods: Pine and Oak Trees

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Monuments1. Heritage Houses2. Old Village (Fahkreddine's Hiding Place)3. Al-Khoury Ancient Hill4. Ziad Al-Omar Palace5. Old Mill

Natural Attractions1. Cascades and Lake of Al-Bared River2. Al-Bared River3. Al-Zahlan Cave4. Al-Dabe'h Cave5. Al-Aazimeh Field

Hotels1. Jannet Lebnan Hotel 03-740456/896471

Restaurants1. Jannet Lebnan Restaurant 03-740456/8964712. Al-Rabieh Al-Khadrah Caf 06-240269/03-728526

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Monuments1. Mosque2. Roman Ruins 3. Al-Wali Sheikh Ahmad Shrine4. Heritage Houses5. Wine Press6. Remains of Ruins

Natural Attractions1. Perennial Oak Tree2. Pine Woods3. Perennial Oak Trees4. Ain (Spring) Jorn5. Spring

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Natural Attractions1. Caves2. Ain (Spring) Marmar

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Monuments1. Al-Tahin Hill, Ancient Paved Road

Natural Attractions1. Pit2. Wadi Sri Cave3. Ain (Spring) Bseileh4. Water Springs5. Ras Al-Ain Spring6. Cave

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Monuments1. Nabi Youcha'a Shrine2. Heritage Houses3. Tajnine Tower4. Old Mill5. Old Mill6. Mar Gerges (Saint Georges) Ancient Church7. Saydet (Our Lady) Treiz8. Hakmoun Hill

Natural Attractions1. Caves2. Ain (Spring) Al-Nabi Youcha'a3. Ain Al-Borj

Restaurants1. Al-Agha Restaurant2. Fouad Al-Agha Restaurant

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Monuments1. Heritage Houses (surrounding the Mosque)2. Kfarbebnine Ancient Mosque

Natural Attractions1. Al-Shayatin (Devils) Cave2. Al-Me'abbi Pit3. Cypress and Pine Woods4. Ain Al-Shqif Spring5. Woods6. Ain Al-Mijwieh Cave

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Monuments1. Saint Moura's Corner2. Old Sarcophagus3. Qornet Al-Bani: Old Village4. Old Cemeteries5. Old Grape Press

Natural Attractions1. Perennial Oak Trees2. Caves Carved into Rocks3. Spring

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Natural Attractions1. Spring2. Cave3. Al-Qabou Spring

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Monuments1. Heritage Houses2. Old Souk's Mosque3. Shmaisem Oratory4. Old Town

Natural Attractions1. Al-Qornet Al-Sawda Highest Peak in Lebanon2. Shafq Al-Noussour Mountain3. Otara Artificial Lake4. Ain (Spring) Al-Dill5. Ain Oum Hassan6. Ain Reqqa7. Ain Al-Atarni8. Ain Al-Tyouss9. Al-Tawil Spring10. Al-Bahsa Cave11. Al-Atat Peak12. Jord Al-Njass13. Cedar's Wood14. Al-Arba'ain Mountain includes a Cave and Ain (Spring) Al-Arba'ain15. Zoud Al-Zawarib Cave16. Natural Qammoua'ah Al-Safra17. Al-Sukkar Spring18. Ain Al-Fti'h19. Ain Al-Jarnif20. Ain Al-Hajleh21. Hassan Spring

Restaurants1. Badra Restaurant2. Al-Arab Caf 3. Al-Kroum Caf and Restaurant4. Nada Caf 5. Al-Moukhtar Caf 03-229186 6. Al-Qassir Restaurant

Hotels1. Al-Oumara'a Hotel

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Natural Attractions1. Arid Abou Ahmad Cave2. Qornet Al-Khrayeb3. Ain (Spring) Joma'a4. Oak Woods5. Ain Al-Mazra'a

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The towns name was derived from the word Qmamine, the plural for Qmine (or trap), and the town is characterized by an abundance of water, pine and fir trees, and spacious woods. The Old Castle of Wadi Kattara and the Cave of Saifa, which constituted the fortress and residence of the Saifa family, are considered among its prominent historical sites.

Al-QmamineDistance from Beirut: 132kmAltitude: 1,000m

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According to tradition, the name of the village Al-Sfayreh can be traced back to the Roman leader Sfiros, who conquered the Dinieh region and built his well-known Al-Sfayreh Fortress, distinguished by its Roman art and decorations. A short distance from the village is one of the largest religious Roman buildings, Qalaat Al-Hosn. Its four temples, a number of columned altars, and other religious structures distinguish this site. In addition, some ruins of a great temple can be found at the southwest end of the village, partly hidden by modern construction.

Al-SfayrehDistance from Beirut: 118kmAltitude: 1,050m

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The name of Bakha'oun originates from the Semitic root word bakhah, which means stating what is right or exaggerating in blame. Bakha'oun is considered one of the most important villages in the Minieh Caza and serves as a summer resort for the residents of Tripoli and neighboring areas. Some of its old buildings, such as one presently housing a public school, suggest that the area held a jail in Ottoman times and was a center for justice.

Bakha'ounDistance from Beirut: 105kmAltitude: 700m

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The towns name originates from the Phoenician word ba'al, meaning master or husband. Debaal is situated in the Dinieh mountains and is characterized by beautiful scenery. The village of Amamime, meaning the Mother of God in Aramaic, is also considered a part of Debaal. Among the archaeological vestiges in the town are some old wells that date from Crusades and earlier eras, and the Al-Aamara fortress, whose history is unknown, but considered to be relatively modern.

DebaalDistance from Beirut: 123kmAltitude: 600m

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Some researchers trace the name of Btourmaz back to the old Semitic language, to mean leather making, while others argue that it means mountain of mining. Btourmaz hosted many Phoenician and Crusader civilizations. Some of its most recognized ruins are the Hakmon Namroud Castle and the ruins of Deir Mar Maz.

BtourmazDistance from Beirut: 119kmAltitude: 650m

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The name of the village is derived from its location, between two mountains. Wadi Sri is rich in pine and oak trees. The village does not have any ancient ruins, but is home to one cave called the Wadi Sri Cave.

Wadi SriDistance from Beirut: 136kmAltitude: 1,000m

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The name Al-Minieh originates from the old Semitic language and refers to the Semitic god of luck and fortune, Monat or Menny. The village includes the Nabi Youchaa and Mazraat Artousa regions, and it is characterized by unique urban planning. The village has some old ruins, such as an old temple, an ancient hill called Hakmoun (a Phoenician god), located in the Mazraat Artousa area, and the shrine of Nabi Youchaa in the Nabi Youchaa area.

Al-MiniehDistance from Beirut: 96kmAltitude: 150m

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The name of the village comes from the word kfarbebnine, meaning the place of the sons. The village holds a cave that is 40m deep and known as the Cave of the Devils, as well as an old mosque.

KfarbebnineDistance from Beirut: 125kmAltitude: 1,200m

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In Kahf Al-Malloul, whose name is Arabic in origin, remains of an ancient village and old sarcophagi dating back to the Semite era can still be found. Other archeological attractions include the Saint Moura Sanctuary.

Kahf Al-MalloulAltitude: 950mDistance From Beirut: 108km

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The towns name originates from the Syriac language, meaning the creditors village. Among the towns attractions are caves carved into the rocks and the Saint Georges Church, which was built in the early 18th century.

Kfar HabouAltitude: 300mDistance From Beirut: 100km

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Some historians interpret the towns name to mean God, my power and my aid, while others believe the name refers to Azz Eil, or Gods might. Still other researchers dispute this, arguing that the name is Arabic and signifies the suns incline in the sky. Metaphorically speaking, Izal represents noontime, when the suns position is at the center of the towns skies.Since no historical remains have been uncovered in the town, there is no indication of whether it was home to ancient peoples in bygone eras.

IzalAltitude: 800mDistance From Beirut: 120km

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According to some researchers, the towns name is a compound word meaning birds plain (beqaa means plain and sefrine means birds) and originates from the Syriac language. Others believe it has a different meaning, referring to the piece of land beside the mountain.Beqaa Sefrine is home to several springs, the most important of which are Ain Al-Arbaain, Ain Al-Jarnif, Al-Sukkar Spring, and Al-Qarqashiyyeh Spring. The town has several restaurants and coffee shops that operate during the summer season.

Beqaa SefrineAltitude: 1,100mDistance From Beirut: 114km

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We acknowledge the efforts and works of the Ministry of Tourism, the municipalities and mayors of listed towns and villages, Moajam Al-Qoura wal Baldat Al-Lubnaniyya by Anis Freiha, and Mawsouat Qoura wa Modon Libnan by Tony Moufarrej.