Founded in the 18th century, Zahle, the village with red tiled roofs, was erected on the shores of “al Bardawni” river. Nowadays, restaurants, coffee-rooms and old houses flourish on each riverbank. There, you can relax and have a refreshing drink or a tasty meal under the shadeof trees alongside the rushing river.
Many 18th century churches and monasteries are scattered throughout the village and you can see various Bronze Age, Byzantine and Roman relics as well as Canaanite sarcophagi. Zahleh is also regarded as the capital of the agricultural region of the Beqaa as well as the wine-producing region well known since Antiquity.
Where to stay in Zahle? Located in the throbbing heart of Zahleh, 40-mn drive from the ancient Roman ruins of Baalbeck, Anjar and many others, Grand Hotel Kadri is a 5* hotel situated on the famous Berdawni river a name synonymous with Lebanon's famous mezze and the delights of outdoor dining.