🏔️ Bsharri – The Balcony of North Lebanon

Home of Kahlil Gibran, ancient cedars, and deep mountain soul

 

Ideal for poets, hikers, heritage travelers, and mountain lovers

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🧭 Why Visit Bsharri?

Bsharri is not just a town — it’s Lebanon’s cultural and spiritual heartland, dramatically perched above the Kadisha Valley. With its snow-dusted rooftops in winter, cool alpine breezes in summer, and proximity to the Cedars of God, this historic Maronite village is the perfect blend of natural beauty and deep-rooted heritage.

Bsharri is also the birthplace of the beloved poet Kahlil Gibran, whose words echo the soul of Lebanon.

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🌟 Top Things to Do in Bsharri

🖼 1. Gibran Museum

Set in a former monastery, this museum houses Gibran Kahlil Gibran’s original manuscripts, artwork, and tomb. Surrounded by cliffs and cedars, it’s a must-visit for any literature or philosophy lover.

🌲 2. Cedars of God

Only a 10-minute drive up the mountain, this grove of 2,000-year-old trees is one of Lebanon’s proudest natural landmarks. Perfect for a nature walk or snow photos in winter.

🏞 3. Overlook the Kadisha Valley

Bsharri’s high position offers some of the best views of the valley below. The town is a great base for hiking, monastery visits, and sunset viewing over this UNESCO-protected canyon.

⛪ 4. Visit Historic Churches

As one of Lebanon’s oldest Christian towns, Bsharri is home to beautiful churches, including:

• St. Saba Church

• Mar Licha Monastery (nearby in the valley)

• Saydet Bsharri Cathedral

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🍴 Where to Eat in Bsharri

• Cedars Heaven Restaurant – Local Lebanese fare with mountain views

• Auberge Hadir – Rustic and homemade traditional food

• Gibran’s View Café – Coffee with panoramic beauty

🧀 Must-try: Saj with thyme, labneh with olive oil, and hot tea with mountain herbs

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🛏 Where to Stay in Bsharri

• Tiger House Guesthouse – Cozy, central, and affordable

• L’Auberge des Cedres – Just above Bsharri, charming and peaceful

• Hotel Chbat – Mid-range and family-friendly with valley views

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🧭 How to Get There

• 📍 Location: North Lebanon, about 120 km from Beirut

• 🚗 By car: ~2.5 to 3 hours from Beirut

• 🚌 No direct public transport – best via private driver or rental car

• 🥾 Great for road trips: Combine with Tripoli, Ehden, or Kozhaya Valley

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🕰 Best Time to Visit

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📸 Best Instagram Spots

• The balcony at Gibran Museum

• View of Kadisha Valley at sunrise

• Stone churches and village rooftops in winter snow

• Aerial shots of the Cedars Forest