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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.

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Umayyad Ruins of Aanjar

Anjar (meaning "unresolved or running river"; Arabic: عنجر / ALA-LC: ‘Anjar; also known as Hawsh Mousa, is a town of Lebanon, near the…

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Château Ksara

Founded in 1857 by Jesuit priests, Lebanon's oldest winery features a two-kilometer network of natural limestone caves. These Roman-era tunnels provide a constant temperature and humidity ideal for aging the estate's diverse range of wines.

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Château St. Thomas

Established in 1990 on the hills of Kab-elias, this family-run winery produces a variety of wines including the indigenous Obeidy grape. The estate includes a wine shop and tasting room overlooking the Beqaa Valley.