Sacred Sites of Lebanon
Explore the monasteries, shrines, and holy places that have preserved Lebanon's Christian heritage for nearly two millennia
Our Lady of Lebanon
Harissa, Mount Lebanon
The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon is a towering bronze statue of the Virgin Mary overlooking the Bay of Jounieh. Standing 15 meters tall on a pedestal, the statue has become one of Lebanon's most iconic religious landmarks.
Qadisha Valley Monasteries
Qadisha Valley, North Lebanon
The Holy Valley (Qadisha) is home to some of the earliest Christian monastic settlements in the world. Ancient monasteries are carved into the cliffsides of this dramatic gorge.
Monastery of Saint Maron, Annaya
Annaya, Mount Lebanon
The Monastery of Saint Maron in Annaya is most famous as the home of Saint Charbel Makhlouf, one of Lebanon's most beloved saints known for his miracles and ascetic life.
Bkerke - Maronite Patriarchate
Bkerke, Mount Lebanon
Bkerke serves as the official summer residence and headquarters of the Maronite Patriarch, the spiritual leader of the Maronite Catholic Church worldwide.
Monastery of Mar Lishaa
Qadisha Valley, North Lebanon
One of the most dramatically situated monasteries in the Qadisha Valley, Mar Lishaa clings to a cliff face high above the valley floor.
The Cedars of God
Bcharri, North Lebanon
An ancient grove of Lebanon Cedar trees, mentioned repeatedly in the Bible and revered as sacred by Christians for millennia.