Our Lady of Zahle Church — Attraction in Beqaa Governorate

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. Work on the shrine was delayed for years because of the Lebanese civil war, but an grand inauguration was held in May 2005 after restoration work was completed on the statue. An elevator takes pilgrims and tourists up to a viewing platform overlooking the red-roofed city and offering panoramic views of the valley. The base of the tower houses a small chapel that seats...

A very old statue of our Lady Mary mother of God... It is related to the history of Zahle... The statue was made in Italy and transported to Zahle... There are two churches up there on the hill one is our Lady of Zahle and the other is Sainte Rita... The view is very beautiful especially from the statue you can go there in an elevator... It is a peaceful place for praying... It is a must see when...

Our Lady of Zahle is a beautiful and peaceful spot for prayer and meditation. The small modern church has a wide glass window overlooking the city, creating a serene atmosphere. We also went up the high tower, where the janitor kindly turned on the elevator for us ($1 per person). It was a special experience, and we truly enjoyed the calm moments of prayer...