Chouf District, Historic district with cedar forests in Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon
The valleys and mountains of Jabal Barouk within Chouf District contain Lebanon's largest forest of cedar trees, forming a natural reserve.
During the 17th century, Druze Emir Fakhr al-Din II governed the district and achieved autonomy from Ottoman control, establishing a period of regional independence.
The population of Chouf District includes Druze, Sunni Muslims, and Maronite Catholics, creating a varied community with distinct religious and social traditions.
The district extends across multiple elevations from 600 to 800 meters above sea level, with numerous roads connecting to coastal areas and Beirut.
The Beiteddine Palace in the district capital stands as a 19th-century architectural complex, now serving as a summer presidential residence and museum.
Location: Mount Lebanon Governorate
Capital city: Beit ed-Dine
GPS coordinates: 33.69556,35.58028
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:31
National Museum of Beirut
21.2 km
Temple of Eshmun
20.9 km
Beiteddine Palace
92 m
Moussa Castle
633 m
Al Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve
11.3 km
Hope for Peace Monument
16.2 km
Baabda Palace
16.7 km
Lake Qaraoun
17.5 km
Saida Municipal Stadium
21.9 km
Pine Residence
21.3 km
Beirut Municipal Stadium
21.3 km
Deir el Qamar Synagogue
1.6 km
Fakhreddine Palace
1.4 km
Beirut Art Center
21 km
Al Ahed Stadium
14.6 km
Mudeirej Bridge
17.9 km
Fakhredine Mosque
1.4 km
Fortress of Niha
12.9 km
Souffleur
17.3 km
Mim Museum
21.4 km
Bsous Silk Museum
13.6 km
Marie baz museum
1.4 km
Amin AbdelNour Stadium
14.5 km
Institut français de Deir el Qamar
1.6 km
Ra's al Nab' Cemetery
21.8 km
Melkite Greek-Catholic cemetery of Ras el-Nabeh
21.8 km
Qalaat Nîha
13.4 km
Syriac Catholic cemetery of Beirut
22 kmReviews
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