Rashaya

Rashaya راشيا is a town in Lebanon. Rashaya al-Wadi or Rachaya el-Wadi as it was known is the site of ancient temples built by the Qaraoun culture, Phoenicians, the Romans, and other civilisations and cultures such as that have conquered the region and enjoyed the fertile soil of the Bekaa Valley. The Rashaya citadel or Citadel of Independence is a popular attraction and a national monument

Get in

Bus

Get around

See

Visiting in the ruins of Rashaya is free.

Rashaya temple. 1st century A.D.
Citadel of Independence. 18th century A.D.

Do

Buy

The small souk in the middle of the town offers various shops selling local crafts and inexpensive goods. There is a recently renovated goldsmiths selling an assortment of gold and silver jewelry in Byzantine and other styles.

Eat

Sleep

El-Sahili guesthouse is spacious (sleeps 5-6) and costs around USD30-40 per night.

🌍 Bellavista, Rachaya Near the Saraya, ☎ +961 8 595676 , +961 3 504905, e-mail: eldon.zgheib@gmail.com. Offers a panoramic view of Rashaya. (updated Aug 2015)

Go next

The neighbouring village of Kfar Qouq has some interesting ancient ruins, at just 12km.

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