Hike Baatara Waterfalls - Douma Lebanon (Part 1/2)The name Douma is of...
Hike Baatara Waterfalls - Douma Lebanon (Part 1/2)
The name Douma is of Greek origin meaning “house”, “palace” or “castle”. Altitude:1150 m - Distance from Beirut: 80 km from Beirut.
Douma is known for its special location in a valley surrounded by mountains. Almost all its houses are made of red bricks. It enjoys a unique temperate climate. Its ground is rich and welcomes all sorts of plants especially and has an abundance olive trees, grapevines and apple trees.
Douma’s strategic location turned the town into compass that guided convoys through what was known as “Al Sham road” connecting Syria to Douma via Baalbek and Hermel, towards the coastline.
Things to do:
(I) Sarcophagus (castor)
(II) Heritage Museum
(III) Souk & Local product
(IV) Traditional Lebanese House
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