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Al Ketle

A small hill in the center of Ehden, topped by the Church of Saint George. It is located to the south near Al Midan. Al Ketle originally consists of the accumulated ruins of a large military fortress, known as the second defensive line of Ehden. At the center of Al Ketle stands the Church of […]

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Al Kobra

Located in the upper neighborhood of Ehden, it is considered the most important and luxurious house in the town, built by the father of the Hero of Lebanon Youssef Bey Karam in the first half of the 19th century. It is called “Al Kobra” because it was the largest house constructed in Ehden at that

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Al Midan

Al Midan is the main square in the heart of Ehden and the primary destination for tourists and visitors. It was nicknamed “the square” because it originally served as a horse racing ground in earlier times. During the Ottoman era, the square transformed into a gathering place for locals during their leisure time, festivals, and

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Al Sayde

It crowns Ehden from the northwest. From its summit, one can enjoy expansive and breathtaking views that fill the horizon. To the east, one can see the mountains of Al-Mnaytra, Dahr el Qadeeb, and the western and northern slopes of Mount Al Makmal, as well as the Alawite mountains in Syria. To the west, the

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Beb El Hawa

It is the western side of the heights of Mount “Al-Senn,” composed of towering rocks and large openings. هو الجانب الغربي من أعالي جبل “السنّ”، مكوّن من صخور شاهقة وفتحات كبيرة.

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Btelaya

Located in the northern outskirts of Ehden, directly beneath “Al Nawahir”, this is a remote mountainous area. It features a large archaeological cave and an abundance of water. “Btelaya” is renowned for the quality of its animal and agricultural products, including milk, cheeses, fine honey, and some rare mountain fruits and vegetables. A large number

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Mount El Sen

It crowns Ehden from the north, adorned with pine and cedar trees, as well as clusters of wildflowers. It is the far western edge of Mount “Kashio,” the mountain of “snow, whiteness, and light. يتوّج إهدن من ناحية الشمال، وهو مرصّع بأشجار الصنوبر والشربين وباقات الوزال. انه الطرف الغربي الأقصى لجبل “كاشيو” جبل “الثلج والبياض

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Mount Mar Sarkis

A tall and beautiful mountain crowns Ehdin from the east, overlooking the entire northern regions and beaches. From its heights, one can enjoy stunning and captivating views. From its western slopes spring the two major Ehdin springs: the famous Spring of Mar Sarkis and the Spring of Mar Abda. جبل عال جميل يتوّج إهدن من

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Saint Abda church

كنيسة مار عبدا محبسة قديمة لرهبان دير مار سركيس وباخوس يحمل اسمها أحد النبعين المجاوريّن أي نبعي مار عبدا ومار سركيس. بُنيت في القرن العاشر وجدد القس روفائيل الحنش الإهدني بناءها سنة ١٧٦٧. Saint Abda church An ancient hermitage that is part of Saint Sarkis and Bacchus monastery after which is called one of the

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Saint Anthony of Padua Church

كنيسة مار انطونيوس البدواني تقع عند مدخل إهدن . بُنيت سنة 1980 تخليدًا لذكرى شهداء مجزرة إهدن. أعيد ترميمها على النمط الهندسي الجبلي اللبناني في أواخر تسعينات القرن الماضي. Saint Anthony of Padua Church It is located at the entrance to Ehden.  It was built in 1980 in memory of the martyrs of the Ehden

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Saint Charbel

كنيسة مار شربل تقع في منطقة المطلّ. وضع صاحب الغبطة البطريرك مار بشارة بطرس الراعي حجر  أساسها في 2 آب 2015 خلال زيارته الراعوية لإهدن زغرتا. بدأت أعمال بناء الكنيسة في العام ٢٠١٨، ودشنها صاحب الغبطة وبارك مذبحها في 14 تموز 2023. Saint Charbel It is located in the Matal area. Maronite Patriarch Mar Bechara

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