Balamand Monastery, Orthodox monastery near Tripoli, Lebanon
The monastery stands on a Mediterranean plateau eighty kilometers north of Beirut, featuring stone buildings arranged around a central cloister.
Cistercian monks established the monastery in 1157, maintaining it until 1289 when Mamluk forces took control of the region.
The monastery preserves one hundred seventy manuscripts within its walls, documenting centuries of religious and scholarly activities in Lebanon.
Visitors can access the monastery grounds daily and participate in religious services while exploring the architectural elements from different periods.
The monastery houses the University of Balamand, founded in 1988, which combines religious heritage with modern educational facilities.
Location: Tripoli
Inception: 12 century
Website: http://balamandmonastery.org.lb
GPS coordinates: 34.36830,35.77940
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:08
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