Ziade Palace — Attraction in Zuqaq Al Blat

The sandstone mansion comprises three stories_ a ground floor and two levels. The mansion takes the form of a typical Lebanese central hall house with a facade lined with the iconic three arches and numerous Oeil-de-boeufs that are typical to 19th century Lebanese aristocratic houses. The mansion is also characterized by a riwaq on its eastern facade, it is a decorated covered area in a gallery, with broken arches opening onto a garden. The roof is made up of red tiles and is decorated with twin towers on the structure's northern facade.In 2010, the Ziade mansion along with other 19th century palaces were further protected by a ministerial decree by then culture minister...

A beautiful palace from an earlier era, now sitting in disrepair and occupied by people who claim they are “watching over” the place for the owner. Entry is not allowed, even after trying to reason with the nasty old matriarch.

It’s a very visible symbol of the serious issues still affecting Lebanon, from internally displaced refugees to government neglect of...

Lovely old palace awaiting evacuation of squatters...