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Haret el Faouqa Destination Guide

Explore Haret el Faouqa in Lebanon

Haret el Faouqa in the region of Béqaa is a town in Lebanon - some 19 mi or ( 31 km ) East of Beirut , the country's capital city .

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Current time in Haret el Faouqa is now 01:07 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Beirut " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Damascus, Amman, Zahle, and Tyre. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Nicosia . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Haret el Faouqa ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Jamee and Nizar Lebanese Wedding Zaffeh with a surprise entrance

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Happy New Year from Gemayze - Beirut, Lebanon!!

1:51 min by maherid
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People celebrating New Year early minutes in Gouraud Street, Gemayze, Beirut - Lebanon! ..


Aitanit Lebanese village

7:06 min by PATT864
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Aitanit Lebanese village ..

Alkaline Water Biolotech

7:26 min by hayssam fakher
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Alkaline Water now in the Middle East Region ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Geography of Lebanon

Lebanon is part of Southwestern Asia, and it is located at about approximately 35˚N, 35˚W, stretching along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, its length almost three times its width. As it stretches from north to south, the width of its terrain becomes narrower. Lebanon's mountainous terrain, proximity to the sea, and strategic location at a crossroads of the world were decisive factors in shaping its history.

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Located at 33.83 35.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tags: Fertile Crescent, Geography of Lebanon

Chtaura

Chtaura is a town in Lebanon in the fertile Beqaa valley located between the Mount Lebanon and the Anti-Lebanon mountain range. It is located halfway on the Beirut Damascus highway. It is located 44 km from Beirut. Chtaura is the valley's hub for banking, transportation, and commerce. Hotels, and restaurants are plentiful there for the traveler on the main road. From Chtaura, the traveler can depart for Zahlé, Baalbek, or Damascus. http://www. saidon. com/cities/chtaura.

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Located at 33.82 35.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Tags: Populated places in the Beqaa Governorate, Zahlé District

Château Ksara

Château Ksara is a wine company in Beqaa Valley Lebanon. Founded in in 1857 by Jesuit Priests, Ksara developed the first dry wine in Lebanon. Chateau Ksara wine is most popular in Lebanon, but due to a large Lebanese diaspora all over the world, it can be found and purchased in many different countries. Château Ksara produces approximately 3 million bottles annually. Wines are exported to over 40 countries.

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Located at 33.83 35.89 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Tags: Beqaa Valley, Tourism in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Lebanon, Wineries of Lebanon

Zahlé District

Zahle District is an administrative district of the Beqaa Governorate of the Republic of Lebanon. Its capital and largest town is the the town of the same name.

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Located at 33.85 35.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Districts of Lebanon, Zahlé District

Our Lady of Bekaa

Our Lady of Zahle and the Bekaa (also spelled Beqaa), is a Marian shrine located in the city of Zahlé in the Beqaa Valley. In 1958, Bishop Euthym, a man of great devotion to Our Lady, decided to build a shrine in honor of the Virgin Mary on the top of a hill overlooking Zahle and the Bekaa Valley. A ten-meter-high bronze statue of the Virgin Mary, the work of the Italian artist, Pierroti, rests on a 54 meter high tower, crowning a hill known by the name of Tel Chiha.

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Located at 33.84 35.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Churches in Lebanon, Eastern Catholicism, Marian devotions, Marian shrines, Maronite Church, Roman Catholic churches in Asia, Roman Catholic devotions, Titles of Mary, Tourism in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Lebanon, Zahlé District