Bqennaya () is a Lebanese town located in the
Metn District
Matn (, '), sometimes spelled Metn (or preceded by the article El, as in El Matn), is a district (''qadaa'') in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon, east of the Lebanon's capital Beirut. The district capital is Jdeideh (followed to Jdeideh, ...
of
Mount Lebanon
Mount Lebanon (, ; , ; ) is a mountain range in Lebanon. It is about long and averages above in elevation, with its peak at . The range provides a typical alpine climate year-round.
Mount Lebanon is well-known for its snow-covered mountains, ...
in
Lebanon
Lebanon, officially the Republic of Lebanon, is a country in the Levant region of West Asia. Situated at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian Peninsula, it is bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south ...
. The population is almost exclusively Christian.
it is famous by its close proximity to the coastal highway. There are several towns around Bqennaya including
:Jal el dib
Jal El Dib or Jal Ed Dib () is a Lebanese city in the kaza of Matn in the Mount Lebanon Governorate11 kilometers north of the capital city of Beirut.
History
Jal el Dib was originally a small village that grew in population and importance as a ...
,
Biaqout, Majzoub,
Bsalim
Bsalim () is a town in the Matn District in Mount Lebanon Governorate in Lebanon. The population is almost exclusively Christianity in Lebanon, Christian.
Geography
Bsalim is located above sea level. The cities around Bsalim are Antelias, Jal ...
,
Mezher,
Antelias
Antelias () is a city in Lebanon in the Matn District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate. It is located around 5 km to the north of Beirut.
Etymology
The name is originally Greek, ἀντήλιος – from ἀντί(anti) "contra" and ἥλΠ...
and
Zalka
Zalka or Zalqa (), part of Zalka - Amaret Chalhoub is a suburban area located in the northern part of Beirut, the capital city of Lebanon. It is a residential and commercial district that is known for its bustling shopping streets, restaurants, caf ...
.
References
Christian communities in Lebanon
Christian cities in Lebanon
{{Lebanon-geo-stub