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Bsharri (Arabic: بشرّي Bšarrī; also romanized Becharre, Bcharre, Bsharre, Bcharre Al Arz) is a town at an altitude between 1,100 m (3,600 ft) to 3,088 m (10,131 ft). It is located in the Bsharri District of the North Governorate in Lebanon.
- 1,500 m (4,900 ft)
- Lebanon
- 24,000
- Bsharri District
Coordinates: 34.251062°N 36.010973°E. Bsharri District (often spelled Bsharre, Bcharre or Bcharreh) is one of the 7 districts ( qadaa, قضاء) of the North Governorate, Lebanon . Overview and geography. Surrounded by mountains, the Bsharri District sits on cliffs.
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- Qadisha Valley. Bcharre is at the heart of the sacred Qadisha Valley, also called the Valley of The Saints. The magnificent valley was carved by a river known as the Qadisha River or Nahr Abu Ali.
- Historic Christian presence. Bcharre’s Qadisha Valley is home to some of the most ancient Christian monastic communities and settlements in the Middle East.
- Gibran Khalil Gibran. Bcharre is the birthplace of the famous American-Lebanese poet, writer, philosopher, Gibran Khalil Gibran. There is even a museum in Bcharre in tribute to the great poet.
- It is home to the historic Cedars of God. Bcharre is home to some of the oldest forests of the Lebanese Cedars of God. The centuries-old cedars still stand today, albeit reduced in number.
Dec 5, 2021 · Mini Guide to Bcharre. December 5, 2021. Perched atop the stunning Qadisha Valley, Bcharre is one of those idyllic mountain villages that looks like it’s come straight out of storybook. There are traditional red-roofed houses, panoramic views, cedar trees, and great restaurants dotted throughout the area, not to mention great skiing in the ...
Etymology: Syriac origin, "Beit Shary", meaning "begin" or "strength and stability". A former Phoenician village where cedar wood was exploited in antiquity, Bcharre rises to 1400m in North Lebanon, in the heart of a majestic and fierce nature.
Bcharre, dotted with Maronite Christian monasteries and pristine vistas, is one of Lebanon’s many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Although it’s quite a trek from Beirut, it’s a handy spot for...
Jun 22, 2023 · Discover the Enchanting Beauty of Bcharreh District. June 22, 2023. From its awe-inspiring landscapes to its rich cultural heritage, Bcharreh District offers an unforgettable experience for travelers seeking adventure, tranquility, and a deep connection with history. As USAID’s Trade and Investment Facilitation (TIF) project is working to ...
