Beiteddine
48 Km south east of Beirut, a beautiful drive
into Chouf Mountains stands the magnificent Beiteddine palace.
Built over a thirty-year period by the Emir Bachir El-Chehab II,
it is Lebanon's best example of early 19th century Lebanese
architecture.
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The palace ceiling,
galleries, colorful marble mosaics, luxurious Turkish
baths and harem suites were decorated by artists from
Damascus in a beautiful garden settings. This building is
a model of eastern architecture Today the palace includes a museum of feudal weapons, costumes and jewelry as well as a new archaeological museum and Byzantine mosaics. |