Located in the Chouf District only 5 kilometers from Beiteddine, Deir El-Qamar, which translates into Monastery of the Moon, is a Lebanese village as beautiful and long-standing as the shining celestial body.
#1 A Historic City
Deir El Qamar was the first to establish a municipality in Lebanon in 1864.
#2 Traditional Architecture
Deir el Qamar has some of the most beautiful traditional houses in Lebanon, some quite imposing.
#3 Ottoman Remains
Deir El-Qamar holds some remains from the Ottoman period, notably the 15th-century Fakhreddine Mosque, Fakhreddine II Palace, and the old Khan Al-Harir (silk souk).
#4 Fakhreddine II Palace
The 17th century Fakhreddine II Palace is for Lebanon a symbol of freedom, industry, art, and Lebanese courage during the Ottoman period.
#5 Saydet El-Talle Church
Important historical religious site “Our Lady of The Hill” is a Maronite Church that dates back to the 15th century.
#6 Historic Hotel
Originally built as a palace in 1827 by Emir Bashir II, Deir El-Oumara (The Dwelling of the Princes) is a historic building dating back hundreds of years. It is a popular spot for weddings.
#7 Marie Baz Wax Museum
The wax museum is housed by the 17th century Fakhreddine II Palace.
It exhibits 150 wax figurines, executed by the sculptors of the Grevin Museum in Paris. They represent the Lebanese who shaped the history of Lebanon by their talents, their writings, and their political decisions.
#8 Relaxing Guesthouses
The picturesque village is complete with guesthouses where visitors can stay as they discover the many hidden treasures of the town.
#9 Beautiful Alleys of Past Times
If these ancient alleys could speak, so many stories they could tell…
#10 A place to enjoy nature
#11 Oustanding sceneries
#12 The Moussa Castle nearby
While in town, one must also visit the Moussa Castle, located between Deir el Qamar and Beit Eddine. It is the life work of a Lebanese romantic dreamer, whose 60 years of dedicated hard-work made him and the castle an inspiring legend. Get to know his story here.
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