Most gorgeous monastery in metn area. Located on top of a hill and with a magnificent view and weather, this monastery built over a roman fort thus the name taken. beautiful green areas around the old church very well maintained and a lots of ruins and history in the place. The three remaining columns of the fort are still standing near the church.A must visit for a walk, prayer and taking pictures.

The ruins are breathtaking, and the floor mosaic is so old and beautiful.

It's always shocking to drive around in the mountains of Lebanon and all of the sudden you run into a very old Temple and discover how ancient this city is. Its a must visit🧘🏽‍♀️

Great views.

The archeological site is vast and full of pieces that I would not have noticed before if Art Design Lebanon did not do an art exhibition there! It is a must to visit it.

What a beautiful place!! Highly recommended if you want to relax....like really relax

Although it’s a historical landmark, supposed to be accessible for the public, it is locked and no one answers the phone they have on the gate. It seems like it has been privatized for the wealthy to have weddings. Very disappointing. 👎

It's a nice place if it weren't for african worker telling you where not to sit

The place is amazing... It has lots of history like ancient roman ruins and museum and one of the oldest church as well in the region. Furthermore it is a nice parc where you can hang out and enjoy the most beautiful view where you can see most of beirut and the airport runway as well!!!

Love this place, for its serenity and tranquility.

Very beautiful and well maintained place, amazing choice for a wedding venue , huge back space for the set up and nice place up front for the welcome. Historic buildings with beautiful architecture and garden

Marvellous blend of history and nature! municipality should take care of cleaning some leftover garbage here and there..

Lebanon is home to a plethora of fascinating ancient ruins, from crumbling cities to temples that have withstood the test of time. Many of these ancient societies were incredibly innovative and forward-thinking. Just take a look at their meticulous city planning and incredible feats of engineering; some of which we are yet to fully understand. And while there’s so much we can learn from these prehistoric people, perhaps the most enchanting part is what we don’t know. Some of the most captivating ancient ruins are full of thousand-year-old mysteries that will boggle even the most curious of minds. Visiting this site has given me more reasons to love the idea of exploring ancient footprints, and letting my imagination wonder why they built the way they did hundreds and thousands of years ago. If you plan to visit make sure you don't skip any path, although someplaces will be a little annoying due to the rain and other factors, but make sure you go around the whole area to experience the wow factor of this place. I was able to take a few 360 images of this place that are attached to this review.

It’s a very beautiful place, but was better before when it was more accessible.

Such a nice silent place.

Cool venue for weddings

The most relaxing and inspiring place

Great view, nice old church with a large green space outside. You can see Beirut in a panoramic view. Advisable to family and group to visit and have some quiet time and clean atmosphere.

Amazing place with beautiful view.

Best view in Lebanon

Peaceful monastery for a visit and to hike arround... As well it is full of History.

Nice view beautiful walk outside, we didn't get the chance to go inside. But a nice place to go to

Beautiful wedding venue. But when Weather is humid it is a bit annoying.

Old ruins are still available here near Deir el Kalaa. I really recommend you to visit this place in summer. You can enjoy walking and relax away from city.

Peaceful place

One of the best locations for a wedding or any celebration

Very nice location

beautiful place. must see

It was a good place to rest in the nature of the Lebanese mountains, there is an old ruins there in bad conditions.

Very clean, open view, well organized

It was for a dinner at l'olivier. Very beautiful and cozy venue. Food is good too

it’s gated and you’re not allowed in? there’s a number to call but no answer visited thursday at 1pm

Nice

Neglected amazing historical site by the ignorant lebanese goverment

Amazing spot! It's clean and an interesting architectural style full of Mosaic and old ruins.

(Translated by Google) Great (Original) Ottimo

A nice place to visit

(Translated by Google) Massacre of October 13, 1990, the martyrs of the Lebanese army we will never forget you (Original) Massacre du 13 octobre 1990 , les martyrs de l 'armée libanaises on vous oublira jamais

I love tj his place

Best spot in Beit Meri area to go for nice beautiful walks.

😍😍😍😍

Breathtaking vie over Beirut

Nice and quiet place

Built on a Roman temple the citadel has fantastic views

Peaceful and sunny

(Translated by Google) It is a magical place, very well maintained, but it is a shame that sometimes people come to leave their waste and picnic anywhere destroying the plantation. Fortunately, the owners hired a very respectful guardian to put these "people" back in their place. *** It is a magical place, but it is a shame that sometimes people come to their waste and picnic anywhere destroying the plantation. Fortunately, the owners hired a very respectful guardian to put these people back in their place. (Original) C'est un lieu magique, très bien entretenu, mais c'est domage que parfois, des gens viennent pour y laisser leurs déchets et pique nique n'importe tout en détruisant la plantation. Heureusement que les propriétaires ont engagé un très respectueux gardien pour remettre ces "gens" à leur place. *** It is a magical place, very well maintained, but it is a shame that sometimes people come to leave their waste and picnic anywhere destroying the plantation. Fortunately, the owners hired a very respectful guardian to put these "people" back in their place.

So patience

Peace, serenity, and a wonderful view!

Beautiful setting

Heaven on earth

Very peaceful and fun place to walk around.

(Translated by Google) Great place !! ❤️ (Original) Величествено място!! ❤️

Where heaven meets the earth

(Translated by Google) Holy place (Original) مكان مقدس

Impressive location

Wonderful place to visit

A beautiful place. Green and full of history.

Its a beautiful place

Nice view, cool place, excellent atmosphere, a real country club

Amazing ancient site surrounded in breathtaking nature.

What a view