Section 8: Becharre – Hasroun

St. Charbel Museum
Mar Laba Church & Square

 

St. Charbel Museum

Located in the village of Bqaa Kafra, the hometown of Saint Charbel whose modest house was transformed into a chapel around which a convent was added. The convent exhibits contemporary paintings depicting the life of the saint. Internal pedestrian roads cross the village and lead to the museum and convent.

Mar Laba Church & Square

One of the oldest Maronite churches in Lebanon with simple architecture and unique aisle leading to an apse. It follows the shape of a Byzantine church. A cross incurved inside the circle is engraved on the monolithic lintel. The church is located in the middle of the village square that is surrounded by old houses and water sources.