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LebanonHotels in
Chouf,
Lebanon
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NEW STEPS Travel & Tourism, Beirut, Lebanon Licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
Phone: + 961 4 713 467 E-mail: reservation@best-lebanon-hotels.com
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For phone booking or last minute booking, please call:
00961 4 713 467 or 00961 4 716 467 or 00961 4 716 649
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Hotels below,
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Hotels In Chouf
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5* Hotels
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Mir Amin Palace
5*
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4* Hotels
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Chouf Touristic Center 4*
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3* Hotels
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Barouk Palace Hotel
3*
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Chouf
Chouf is a historical region of Lebanon, and also an administrative district in the governorate of Mount Lebanon.
Located in the south-east of Beirut, the historical
region comprises a
narrow coastal strip with notably the Christian town of Damour and the valleys
and mountains of the western slopes of Jabal Barouk, the name of the local Mount
Lebanon massif. Chouf is the heartland of Lebanese Druze community. The Emirs of
Lebanon used to have their residence in Chouf. Most notably, Bachir Chehab II
built the magnificent palace of Beiteddine during the first half of the 19th
century. Another historical town, just below Beiteddine, is Deir al Qamar (the
Monastery of the Moon).
Another large town in Chouf is called Baakline. It used
to be the capital of old Mountain of Lebanon, where Amir Fakher El-Deen was
born. He was well liked by both Christians and Druze. He switched his residence
to Deir al
Qamar symbolizing his neutrality.
The Chouf is a living proof of the harmony between Maronite Christians and Druze. Although violent clashes between the Maronite Christians and Druze took place during the civil war, reconciliation between them came to fruition on August 8, 2001. Today, the Christians and Druze of Lebanon are united and allies against foreign interference in their country.
Despite a bloody history, the Chouf is one of the
best-preserved Lebanese districts and its nature has been generally spared from
the intense building frenzy that has spoiled neighboring Metn and Kesrouan.
The biggest forest of Cedars of Lebanon is found on the flanks of Jabal Barouk.
MOUSSA PALACE MUSEUM
The Palace has a special exhibit on Lebanese artwork and artifacts. Mr. Moussa, who built the museum himself, also created scenes from Lebanese peasant and noble life from past centuries. At the end of the tour you can sit in a real authentic old Lebanese setting and sip bitter coffee, the old style. A souvenir shop is available. Location: On the road between Deir-El-Qamar and Beiteddine - Shooff
BEITEDDINE
Just after Deir el Qamar and overlooking a
terraced hill appears the palace of BEITEDDINE. A delightful example of early
19th Century oriental architecture, the palace was built by Emir Bechir el
Chehabi II (1788 -1840) who was for over fifty years not only the most
independent and self-willed of sovereigns but whose
reign was equally characterised by both justice and prosperity. Under his rule
there was a boom in public works; roads were laid down or enlarged while new
bridges were built and others repaired. His most spectacular achievement,
however, remains the aqueduct of the Safa, a spring whose waters are regularly
swollen by the melting snows.
This 14-kilometer aqueduct was designed to ensure a water supply for the new
capital, Beit Eddine, and for its construction Emir Bechir drafted his
highlanders, each one being obliged to provide two day's unpaid labour.
The resulting eighty thousand working days enabled the project to be completed
in two years without putting undue strain on the Treasury.
From the Middle Ages on, the Lebanon was
divided up into fiefs governed by Emirs or by hereditary Cheikhs. In the early
years of the 17th Century, the Emir Fakhred-Dine II Maan (1572 - 1634) extended
his power throughout these princedoms thus coming to rule an area corresponding
to the present-day Lebanon. He transferred his capital from Baaqline to Deir El
Qamar, but also had his seat of government in Sidon and Beirut, particularly
after the Sultan extended his power from the north of Syria to central
Palestine.
At the end of the 17th Century, the Maan dynasty died out and their lands were inherited by the Chehab family, Emirs of Waditaim. Following the usual customs which at the time served as the basis for government in the Lebanon, the feudal lords recognised the Chehabs and the Sultan accorded their investiture.
Their palaces were situated around the
central square of Deir el Qamar throughout the 18th Century.
At the end of the 18th Century, Emir Youssef found himself in difficulties with
the Sultan's representatives, the neighbouring pachas. He preferred to retire,
and abdicated in favour of Emir Bechir II since his own children were not yet of
age...
BEITEDDINE MUSEUM
The museum is inside the Beiteddine Palace which is an architectural museum itself. The collections cover a lot of areas. It starts with the Phoenician era and ends with last's century antique pistols and furniture. Lebanese aspects of life in the 1800's is well presented ( clothes, house ware, rifles and swords...). Souvenirs Shop. Location: Beiteddine Palace - Shouf.
AIRPORT PICK UP
We provide transportation airport-hotel-airport by private deluxe car.
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The Mir Amin Palace was reopened July
1987 with 22 Luxurious rooms and suites, private bathroom, heating, air
conditioning, telephone, color TV satellite channels, mini bar and hair
dryer....
