Seeing this place was a dream come true for me since it is associated with a reputable music festival well known throughout the world. Although I believe the place is great, there is a need for some light maintenance. However, I recommend that people visit this site.

Very nice palace. The old bathroom part was really fascinating. The architecture is great and has a luxurious dewl to it. Its nice to visit it and go back in time while roaming around the rooms. The gardens are beautiful with old huge trees. Lots of art and mosaic. I do recommend visiting this palace.

Nicely preserved 1st Arab municipality in Lebanon during the Ottoman Empire. The entrance with the 5 curved edges symbolizes the open hand with 5 fingers welcoming the visiting embassador or king to the municipality.

It's a traditional castle where the Derzi Prince Fakher el Deen was ruling lebanon from. The place is amazing, but I gave a 3 🌟 evaluation because many parts of the castle are closed, and the heritage of the price is not shown in the castle and some guides are concentrating their stories on some ridiculous ones and not focusing on the glorious Fakher El Deen.

It is a great place to discover Roman-Ottoman culture and architecture! My only concern was to include more infographics to read about each section in Arabic English and French

If you are into historical places, you should definitely visit this one. Beiteddine palace is home for major festivals in the region with its vast outdoor space. They have paintings on the wall representing the two faces of our nature, the beautiful nature and the corruption done do this nature.

Beiteddine Palace in Lebanon is a breathtaking testament to rich history and architectural brilliance. Its grandeur, intricate details, and vibrant gardens create an unforgettable experience. The Palace Museum and the restored Hammam are must-visit highlights.

Epic palace, really enjoyed the visit and the family history of full display there. The baths had cool ceilings which had patterns when you took photos - swirls and crosses. I wonder if they knew those patterns would emerge when they were building these so long ago? It’s a really expansive place, and you get to see the rooms for the wives, the presidential suite that is still used till today, and the freezing cold spring water at the entrance is really really cool.

Really well preserved palace with many decorated rooms to admire. There is also beautiful exposition of mosaics..

A wonderful palace to visit, we went there in November and we had a tour in all sections of the palace for a 4$ entrance fee with a tour guide (30 min for 10$ for the tour guide). The palace is worth a visit it is similar to the ones in Istanbul, but on a smaller scale. It has some greek and arabic arts also.

Fabulous ancient palace of the Emir Bashir Shihab who was born as a druzen, lived as a muslim, and died as a christian. The palace has lots of hidden symbols and significants, I recommend that you ask a lot of questions or ask for a guuded tour to enjoy your exploration of the palace. Don't forget to visit the mosaic carpets room underneath the palace.

Enjoyed my visit there, the architecture and the surrounding views of nature are great. The materials/objects/antiques they had for show were also nice. I wish there were other objects to show and more information/history about it. Very cheap entrance.

Everything is so beautiful, the rooms, the lamps.. its a perfect castle but its so hot in the very sunny days

Amazing place , very neat and clean . You will witness the history of the great prince Bashir and others and feel their souls roaming in the rooms of the palace . I recommend seeing the room of princess Shams … breathtaking ❤️

Beautiful dream-like residence of Ottoman emirs'. Nice example of eclectic 19th century architecture. One of the must see in Lebanon.

This palace should be dubbed the "Palace of the ten argyle rooms", as that is about all there is to it, at least on the public side we had access to. Entrance was about 0.50USD compared to its previous 6.5USD due to the depreciation of the lira, but 50 cents is about what the experience is worth. Most of the rooms are closed and almost every corridor is blocked by a bride/groom couple wanting to make a video or snap a photo in the least exciting location, surrounded by tourist, they can find. The publicly available areas are all poorly decorated *cough-empty* argyle smoking rooms expect for a single bedroom and washroom. All art and furniture has been seemingly removed from the palace except for some poorly preserved and looked after mosaics. Don't let the allure of the mosaics fool you though. Pieces are mostly under very poor lighting, covered in dust, or if they have a plaque it would read "Of unknown origin from somewhere not here and made around 500-600 CE." That is to say if they have any inscription at all. We were able to view the entire complex in under 35 minutes, with a child, if that tells you anything. So much lost potential in a country with over 7000 years of history. (The photos are the views from the central courtyard and was about the best part of the excursion.)

Impressive building, full of history. 20000LBL/ entrance cost. The place is huge, with a lot of sights. However there are no labels where to go and no descriptions what you see.

Good place for family trip

Beiteddine Palace is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in Lebanese history and architecture. The palace’s stunning architecture, beautiful gardens, and rich history make it an unforgettable experience.

One of lebanon's most important historical palaces. This serves as well the summer residence for the president of Lebanon. It was built 1700s and shows thte lebanese architecture that was influenced by italian architecture. All the castle is accessible, you pay a fee to get in. Well preserved. Recommended in summer or winter.

Beitedin Palace in Lebanon is a stunning architectural masterpiece. This enchanting palace showcases intricate details and offers a glimpse into the country's rich history. Exploring Beitedin Palace feels like stepping into a fairytale. The grand halls, beautiful mosaics, and ornate ceilings exude timeless elegance. The palace is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, creating a serene atmosphere. The palace's terraces offer breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, adding to the allure of this remarkable site. For a glimpse into Lebanon's heritage and a moment of tranquility, visit Beitedin Palace. It's a place where elegance meets history, leaving you captivated by its timeless charm.

This palace is a live example of why the rulers of this country belong in jail. A masterpiece of beauty neglected by some greedy selfish irresponsible politicians. No maintenance whatsoever, the dust on the piano inside one of the rooms is so accumulated that people are writing poems in the dust. My wife had a small injury in her leg, when we asked for plaster there, the guy told us it's been 4 years since they sent us a Bic pen, you want us to have a plaster? Nations live and die in search for such treasures and they end up creating fake ones, while in Lebanon see what they did to this castle! Sad

Soooo Amazing Palace!!! One of the most beautiful palaces I have the opportunity to visit, inside! A very Arab architecture, with luxurious materials, made with the smallest details

I had a nice experience in this beautiful place, it was one of the best places to visit and have a historical view about the place.. it has old furniture and beautiful architecture.. the place will take about 30 minutes to see everything in it

Very nice historical palace, where many princes once lived during the Ottoman Emire reign. The surrounding nature is amazing. Even though there are many nice things to see, I wish there were more clothes and weapons from that era. I highly recommend visiting this place especially since the entrece fee is very cheap something between 5,000 and 15,000 LBP.

It is a very nice place to see and very historical too! Unfortunately, it is not well organized and it is not well taken care of! Most of the place and the museum is closed and there was no guide or someone to show you where to go! But the place has a lot of sights that is well worth it!

It looks like old palace of 17 th century, cheap tickets, you can 1 hour there, take some pictures, imagine how these was living at this time. Don't expect great experience

Wonderful historical place. Every dtone have a dtory or a secret to be explored. A friend if mine with a huge knowledge in the history of the palace escorted us threw our tour in there in explain for us details we could never know if he wasn't with us. I loved that visit a lot and i was very greatful for the presence of that expert friend. My kids enjoyed the tour as well. A loved the mix of defirent architectural styles in the construction of the palace. I highly recommend everyone to visit the palace

Nice place, but not enough information about it.

One of my favorite historical places in Lebanon with charming architecture .

Amazing place , you can really travel back by time in every corner of this place.

Nice palace, rich in history and amazing architecture. Really cool

A very beautiful palace with lots of history.