Rassîyé
District of Zahlé
in Mohafazat Béqaa, Lebanon

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.847 and 35.902 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 50' 48" and E 35° 54' 7"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - LBP
Spoken languages:
Arabic, French, English, Armenian
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 04:06 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Beirut
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:26 am and 4:55 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Lebanon in Western Asia

Safety Score: 4,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Lebanon.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Lebanon. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Delve into Rassîyé

The district Rassîyé of Zahlé in Mohafazat Béqaa is a subburb in Lebanon about 23 mi east of Beirut, the country's capital town.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Az Zabadani, Joubb Jannine, Medaya, Sirghaya and Aaley. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 28%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

20°C (68 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

21°C (70 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

21°C (70 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Grand Kadri Hotel

Address
0,6 mi
Boulevard, Brazil Street
1801 Zahle
Lebanon

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Delora Hotel and Suites

Address
3,7 mi
Damascus Road
Chtaura
Lebanon

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Massaad Barbecue Zahle: Tabliyet Chicken Taouk

Published: December 29, 2014
Length: 58:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NoGarlic NoOnions


Chez Charles: The European Flavors of Zahle

Published: January 03, 2015
Length: 12:30 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: NoGarlic NoOnions

Chez Charles, one of Zahle popular restaurant is truly something special. Back in 1975, Henry Saydé was the first to introduce the Bekaa to a sophisticated French and European cuisine. Located...


Mochtah Bou Elias: A Special Way of Baking Manakish Zaatar in Zahle

Published: December 29, 2014
Length: 24:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NoGarlic NoOnions


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Published: May 20, 2012
Length: 57:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: chadi mechaalany


Zahle 29/03/2013

Published: March 30, 2013
Length: 31:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Elie Khalifeh

Happy Easter Joyeuses Paques.


Montaha Ashkar - Erhamna Ya Rabb Erhamna

Published: December 27, 2014
Length: 28:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AshkarVision

Montaha Ashkar - Erhamna Ya Rabb Erhamna.


khamis el asrar - 1

Published: January 04, 2015
Length: 04:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ugly Zebra

Khamis el Asrar, ziatit el 7 kana'is.


FJ offroad on hill with metled snow

Published: February 17, 2009
Length: 57:52 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Lebanese Mountaineer

The snow was thick below the FJ and melting , the hill was full of bumps that made me loose momentum . The only way not ot get stuck was to back up the moment my tires were going to spin...


Micho market snow

Published: March 07, 2015
Length: 29:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Elie Richa


SKI LEB CRAY-Z

Published: February 13, 2010
Length: 28:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NiceVideoBro

No Rules. SKI JUMPING by Michael Nacol, Walid Abboud, and Faddy in Faraya slopes in Lebanon in Winter of 2010. Jumps, Cliffs, and fun in the sun.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Geography of Lebanon

Lebanon is part of Southwestern Asia, and it is located at about approximately 35˚N, 35˚W, stretching along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, its length almost three times its width. As it stretches from north to south, the width of its terrain becomes narrower. Lebanon's mountainous terrain, proximity to the sea, and strategic location at a crossroads of the world were decisive factors in shaping its history.

Located at 33.8333, 35.8333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Lebanon, Fertile Crescent

Faraya Mzaar Kfardebian

Faraya Mzaar Kfardebian is a ski area in Lebanon and the largest ski resort in the Middle East. It is located one hour away from Beirut, the capital of Lebanon ("Ski Liban"). It is also referred to as Ouyoune el Simane and more recently, Mzaar Kfardebian.

Located at 34.0111, 35.8248 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Lebanon, Ski areas and resorts in Lebanon, Sport in Lebanon

Faraya

Faraya is a Lebanese village located in the Kesrwan District. Its altitude ranges from 1,300 to 1,500 metres (to ft) above sea level.

Located at 34.0167, 35.8167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 13 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Keserwan District, Populated places in Lebanon, Geography of Lebanon

Bteghrine

Bteghrine is a municipality in the Matn District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon.

Located at 33.93, 35.745 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Matn District, Visitor attractions in Lebanon

Kafarakab

Kafarakab (also spelled Kfarakab or Kfar Akab and prounounced "Kfara-ab" in Arabic) is the francophone spelling of the name of a scenic village in the mountains of Lebanon. In Arabic, it means the home of the hawk . The village, which is located in the Matn District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate, is of particular significance because it is one of the various historic points of origin of the well known Maalouf family. It was founded c.

Located at 33.9469, 35.7411 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Matn District, Populated places in Lebanon

Rayak (Riyaq)

Riyaq, also Rayak, is a Lebanese town in the Beqaa Mohafazat (Governorate), near the city of Zahlé. It has one military airport, an old train station on the former line from Beirut to Damascus, and a hospital. Riyaq Air Base was bombed by the Israeli Air Force during the 2006 Lebanon War. The landing strip was severely damaged as a result.

Located at 33.851, 35.988 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Beqaa Governorate, Archaeological sites in Lebanon, Fertile Crescent, Great Rift Valley, Beqaa Valley, Shepherd Neolithic sites, Heavy Neolithic sites

Our Lady of Bekaa

Our Lady of Zahle and the Bekaa (also spelled Beqaa), is a Marian shrine located in the city of Zahlé in the Beqaa Valley. In 1958, Bishop Euthym, a man of great devotion to Our Lady, decided to build a shrine in honor of the Virgin Mary on the top of a hill overlooking Zahle and the Bekaa Valley. A ten-meter-high bronze statue of the Virgin Mary, the work of the Italian artist, Pierroti, rests on a 54 meter high tower, crowning a hill known by the name of Tel Chiha.

Located at 33.8408, 35.9019 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Marian shrines, Marian devotions, Titles of Mary, Roman Catholic devotions, Roman Catholic churches in Asia, Eastern Catholicism, Maronite Church, Churches in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Lebanon, Zahlé District, Tourism in Lebanon

Chtaura

Chtaura is a town in Lebanon in the fertile Beqaa valley located between the Mount Lebanon and the Anti-Lebanon mountain range. It is located halfway on the Beirut Damascus highway. It is located 44 km from Beirut. Chtaura is the valley's hub for banking, transportation, and commerce. Hotels, and restaurants are plentiful there for the traveler on the main road. From Chtaura, the traveler can depart for Zahlé, Baalbek, or Damascus. http://www. saidon. com/cities/chtaura.

Located at 33.8167, 35.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Beqaa Governorate, Zahlé District

Zahlé District

Zahle District is an administrative district of the Beqaa Governorate of the Republic of Lebanon. Its capital and largest town is the the town of the same name.

Located at 33.8468, 35.8976 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Lebanon, Zahlé District

Aana

Aana, عانا, is a village in the Western Bekaa District of Lebanon, about 57km from Lebanon's capital, Beirut. Its name comes from the Syriac word 'ono, which means 'the flock'. The village has two churches, one dedicated to St. Elias and the other to the Virgin Mary, located in the adjacent borough of Deir Tahniche. The village is watered by a spring known as Shamsyne (Arabic, meaning 'the Two Suns'). The village produces wine and fruit.

Located at 33.7, 35.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 13 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Beqaa Governorate

Mount Sannine

Mount Sannine is a mountain in the Mount Lebanon range. Its highest point is 2,628 m (8,622 feet) above sea level in Lebanon. Mount Sannine, which has a base of limestone, is the source of many mountain springs.

Located at 33.95, 35.88 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Lebanon

Rayfoun

Rayfoun is a small town in Keserwan District, Lebanon. It is bordered by Kleiat, Faitroun, Ajaltoun and Ashqout. The population is Maronite Catholic, and it is the birthplace of Patriarch Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir.

Located at 33.99, 35.7333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 14 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate

Aammiq Wetland

The Aammiq Wetland (the name is also sometimes transliterated as "Ammiq"or "Aamiq") is the largest remaining freshwater wetland in Lebanon, a remnant of much more extensive marshes and lakes that once existed in the Bekaa Valley.

Located at 33.7314, 35.789 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wetlands of Lebanon, Nature reserves in Lebanon, Important Bird Areas of Lebanon, Ramsar sites in Lebanon, Biosphere reserves of Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Lebanon, Zahlé District, Tourism in Lebanon

Château Ksara

Château Ksara is a wine company in Beqaa Valley Lebanon. Founded in in 1857 by Jesuit Priests, Ksara developed the first dry wine in Lebanon. Chateau Ksara wine is most popular in Lebanon, but due to a large Lebanese diaspora all over the world, it can be found and purchased in many different countries. Château Ksara produces approximately 3 million bottles annually. Wines are exported to over 40 countries.

Located at 33.8261, 35.8919 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Wineries of Lebanon, Tourism in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Lebanon, Beqaa Valley

Masnaa Border Crossing

The Masnaa Border Crossing is an international border crossing between the countries of Lebanon and Syria. It is completely land-based and links the customs checkpoints of Masnaa, Lebanon, and Jdaidet Yabous, Syria. An 8 km no man's land of desolate neutral territory buffers the distance between the border stations. It is the primary crossing point between the countries, linking the capital cities of Beirut and Damascus.

Located at 33.7029, 35.924 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lebanon–Syria border crossings

Mudeirej Bridge

The Mudeirej Bridge or Mdairej Bridge is a bridge in Lebanon. It was partly destroyed on July 12, 2006 during the 2006 Lebanon-Israel conflict. The bridge was inaugurated in 1998 by the assassinated former Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri and built at a cost of $44 million. It stood 75 meters (246 feet) high, making it the highest bridge in Lebanon and lay along a mountainous route on the Beirut-Damascus highway.

Located at 33.8008, 35.7271 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Lebanon, 2006 in Lebanon, 2006 Lebanon War

Qarnayel

Qarnayel is a town and municipality in Qadaa Baabda, Lebanon. (Baabda district) of Mount Lebanon Governorate . The village is located between 1100–1250 metres above sea level in the western steep slopes of Mount Lebanon, in the upper Matn (Al Matn al A'la) section, 36 Kilometers to the east of Beirut بيروت. The village has a population of nearly 4,500 inhabitants who are Druze and Maronites.

Located at 33.8565, 35.7241 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Lebanon

Basilian Chouerite Order

The Basilian Chouerite Order of Saint John the Baptist is a religious order of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church. The Latin name of this order is Ordo Basilianus Sancti Iohannis Baptistae, the French name is Ordre Basilien Chouerite de St. Jean Baptiste, the abbreviation used after the name is B.C.

Located at 33.9216, 35.7328 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Melkite Greek Catholic Church

Qâa er Rîm

Qâa er Rîm (also known as Qā‘ar Rīm) is a populated place in the Beqaa Governorate of Lebanon.

Located at 33.8847, 35.8753 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Beqaa Governorate

Cross of All Nations

The Cross of All Nations is a monumental cross located in Qanat Bakish, a locality close to the Lebanese town of Baskinta. The cross was built near a church dating back to 1898 on a land belonging to the Lebanese Maronite Order. At 73.8 metres tall, the Cross of All Nations is the largest illuminated cross in the world, it was inaugurated on September 13, 2010 on the eve of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross.

Located at 33.9656, 35.8281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Christianity in Lebanon, Monuments and memorials in Lebanon, Places of worship in Lebanon, Monumental crosses

Battle of Majdel Anjar

Located at 33.7123, 35.9182 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles involving the Ottoman Empire, Battles involving Lebanon, Conflicts in 1622, 17th century in the Ottoman Empire, Battles involving Tuscany, 1622 in Asia