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"Bsharri (also spelled Becharre, Bcharre, Bsharre), is a Lebanese city at 1,650 m of altitude, near the Kadisha Valley. It is located in the Bsharri District of the North Governorate. Bsharri is just under the Cedar forest and is the birthplace of the famous poet, painter and sculptor [Gibran] Khalil Gibran.
Bsharri was the site of a Phoenician settlement in ancient times. Maronite Christians fleeing persecution sought refuge in its mountainous terrain in the 7th Century AD. The Kadisha Valley, below the town, became the spiritual center of the Maronite Church. The town was known as Buissera by the Crusades.
In Lebanon, Bsharri natives are characterized as very courageous and fiercely feudal. They are especially known for their distinct accent when they speak Arabic. Unlike other parts of Lebanon, Aramaic was spoken in Bsharri well into the 1800s. As a result, Bsharri natives developed an unmistakably strong accent which lasts to this day and which they are very proud of.
Today, the village is located in a highly touristic zone including such attractions as the Gibran Tomb and Museum, Kadisha Valley, the Kadisha Grotto, the Cedars of God forest, a ski resort and Bka'kafra (the birthplace of St Charbel).
Bsharri is home to a Lebanese Red Cross First Aid Center."
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a.foxkeesic 63 months ago | reply
Wow! Great image.
josean2239 63 months ago | reply
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VietVet'67 63 months ago | reply
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pbOOg 63 months ago | reply
Impressive, like a big water fall
melchami 63 months ago | reply
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Tomatoskin 62 months ago | reply
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paxil81 61 months ago | reply
Stunning, dear friend, stunning!
A. Saleh 57 months ago | reply
wonderful shot, really magical.
Anno Luce - il Viandante 57 months ago | reply
what a great place!!
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Cristina Sartori 54 months ago | reply
Belíssimo!!!
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soulofsydney 43 months ago | reply
that's an amazing picture mate, that is Bsharri and the valley of kadisha taken from the large cross yeh? or am i mistaken ?
JoaKu 39 months ago | reply
stunning shot!!!!
stefano.sivieri 39 months ago | reply
Just fantastic!
Dazzygidds 28 months ago | reply
I love that mist rising up!!