#Beiteddine Palace

[batataship]

Some cute pics I took while visiting Beiteddine Palace in Lebanon 🇱🇧 The nature in Lebanon is astonishing <3. The two girls in the first picture were sitting so peaceful together that I had to take a picture. I also liked how random people added “I love you” on the paper in the second picture. We need more love and humanity in this world!!

[shinjiaratani]

Beiteddine palace, Lebanon ©Shinji Aratani

[thesarahfiles]

On August 1st, 2003 Sarah sang "The War is Over" with Kadim Al Sahir at the Beiteddine Art Festival in Lebanon. The Beiteddine Festival is one of the leading festivals in the Middle East. It takes place annually in a magnificent 200-year-old Palace in the Chouf District in the Mount Lebanon Governorate. 

[malaysiatravelagency]

Experience the Enchantment of Lebanon: Your Journey Through History, Culture, and Scenic Beauty

Lebanon, a country where history, culture, and natural beauty converge, offers an unforgettable travel experience. From the bustling streets of Beirut to the ancient ruins of Baalbek, and the serene mountains of the Chouf, Lebanon is a destination that captivates the senses and enriches the soul.

Our travel agency specializes in crafting personalized itineraries that allow you to explore the diverse wonders of Lebanon. Begin your journey in Beirut, a city known for its vibrant nightlife, rich history, and Mediterranean charm. Walk along the Corniche, explore the National Museum, and indulge in delicious Lebanese cuisine at local restaurants.

Venture into the mountains to discover the picturesque villages of the Chouf region, where you can visit the magnificent Beiteddine Palace and enjoy the natural beauty of the cedar forests. For history enthusiasts, the ancient ruins of Baalbek in the Beqaa Valley offer a glimpse into Lebanon’s rich past, with their grand temples and well-preserved relics from the Roman era.

[leroibobo]

see the alternating black-and-white stripes pattern, especially in the tower on the right? that's called ablaq, and it's a technique of alternating dark and light stones on walls. it's widespread in the areas making up the historical bilad al-sham and northern egypt, but can be found in other parts of the middle east and north africa as well. the exact origin's a bit murky, but it's thought that alternating different types of stones kept buildings stable enough to withstand earthquakes. the word itself is thought to originate from yemeni arabic from the word "balaq" - limestone - and went on to be used by arabs to describe alternating light and dark stripes, like on bees.

it was utilized as a feature in islamic architecture under several caliphates (like in the dome of the rock in jerusalem, which was built during the 7th century), but was especially prominent under the mamluks (like in the madrasa of umm al-sultan shaban in cairo, built in the 14th century). it can be found in both secular architecture (like beiteddine palace in lebanon) and architecture of other religions (like like the monastery of qozhaya and magen avraham synagogue in beirut) as well.

ablaq reached post-antiquity europe in three different places - historical al-andalus (like in the old mosque of cordoba), the balkans via the ottomans (like sofia synagogue in bulgaria), and italy via both (earlier) trade and (later) the crusades (like in this church). another italian church built using ablaq is monza cathedral.

Siena Cathedral, Tuscany, Italy

(Raimond Spekking)

[soliloquyinthedark]

Beiteddine Palace in Beiteddine, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon

[inthinktaxi]

Emir Bashir II of the Shihab dynasty, who later became the ruler of the Mount Lebanon Emirate, built the palace between 1788 and 1818. After 1840, the palace was used by the Ottomans as a government building. During the French Mandate it served as a local administrative office.

[hananbouakl]

🖤Awesome 19th century Lebanese 🇱🇧 #architecture: ✨magical colored glass windows 🌲latticework balconies with intricate #woodwork 🛀🏻 open Turkish #baths . . #beiteddine #palace #heritage #hermitage #discoverlebanon #chouf #art #culture #history #tradition #education #arthistory #mosaics #design with @liuhath @livelove.chouf @livelovebeiteddine (at Beiteddine Palace) https://www.instagram.com/p/Btsqu8Bgmur/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sagzjhxh7b1w

[tastyerrands]

#Windows at the #beiteddine #palace. #LebaneseArchitecture #WindowsOfLebanon #BeiteddinePalace #Travelingram #LiveLoveBeiteddine #LebaneseSummer #Throwback #Lebanon2019 @beiteddine @livelovebeiteddine (at Beiteddine Palace) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ54utZsucW/?utm_medium=tumblr

[farizak]

#Repost @miraminpalace with @get_repost ・・・ As long as the sun rises we’ll have beautiful sunsets like this. Our #summersunset event is on a break due to the #lockdown , but we will be back stronger. #staysafe so we can celebrate the come back together 💃. #beiteddine #chouf #music #dj #visitchouf #vibes #world #quarantinelife #dance #happiness #palace #luxury #travel #discover #livelife #love https://www.instagram.com/p/CDXjRvRp7w3/?igshid=19e31exs5q9j9

[sillybub]

The cast of CAST (World Tour, 2002) warms up and performs open-air at the Beiteddine Palace in Lebanon.

This is the first (and so far, only) time CATS has been performed in the Middle-East.  It ran for six days and opened a summer festival featuring many other performers.  

See below for bonus trivia!

To commemorate its debut in the Middle-East, the junkyard set was personalized with a license plate in Arabic: ٦٢٥١٨ (62518).  See if you can spot the numbers through the absolutely tanked gif quality!

[ikimono-clips]

Stained glass windows in the Internal Hall of Beiteddine Palace, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Beit ed-Dine, Lebanon by Eric Lafforgue

[shinjiaratani]

Beiteddine palace, Lebanon ©Shinji Aratani

[thesarahfiles]

On August 1st, 2003 Sarah sang "The War is Over" with Kadim Al Sahir at the Beiteddine Art Festival in Lebanon. The Beiteddine Festival is one of the leading festivals in the Middle East. It takes place annually in a magnificent 200-year-old Palace in the Chouf District in the Mount Lebanon Governorate. #sarahbrightman #kadimalsahir #kazemalsaher #lebanon

[wearelebanon]

The marvelous Beiteddine 🏡 📸 @dr.firaschakra #WeAreLebanon (at Beiteddine Palace) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgRkKOVNnDY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[nogarlicnoonions]

#BeiteddinePalace (Arabic: قصر بيت الدين‎) is a 19th-century #palace in #Beiteddine, #Lebanon. It hosts the annual #BeiteddineFestival and the Beiteddine Palace #Museum. (at Beit Ed-Deen, Mont-Liban, Lebanon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzx_TBnBv6o/?igshid=4csecl2uljz2