Beqaa Governorate

Beqaa Essentials

The Beqaa Valley is Lebanon's premier viticultural region and a repository of ancient civilizations. This list highlights the 8th-century Umayyad city of Aanjar, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the well-preserved Roman temples of Niha. It features Lebanon’s oldest winery, Château Ksara, famous for its Roman-era caves, and the historic Rashaya Castle, central to the nation's independence. Natural landmarks include the snow-capped peaks of Mount Hermon and the ancient forests of the Shouf Cedar Biosphere Reserve.