Rachaya Citadel (Citadel of Independence) — Attraction in Beqaa Governorate

Located on the top of the village, this citadelle is where history happened! A must visit for all Lebanese and foreigners alike since it is where the first president of the republic of Lebanon was held by the French. We were welcomed by the sweetest tour guide who explained the history and allowed us to take our time in the citadelle. Entry fee was 3.000LBP or 2,00USD. The villagers were also very welcoming and offered us coffee; authentic...

800 year old castle, a lot of history and stories, very kind attention from all the team, ask for Wafa to guide you and you won't regret it. Soon it will get some renovations and some wax figures, the visit isn't very long but it's totally worth it. The entrance is only 3.000LL.or 2 USD. If you have any difficulty getting there do not doubt asking random people for directions, everyone is...

I had never visited this history site, and although it is poorly maintained, there are no lights only natural sunlight, i loved the items and pictures that were displayed, it showed me how the lebanese people fought hard for their country’s independence. The building is also very pretty, showing the original lebanese architecture. It’s also pretty cheap especially for...