Bjoûra

Places of Interest

Qala’at Tarablus

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The Citadel of Tripoli is a 12th-century fortress in Tripoli, Lebanon. It was built at the top of a hill "during the initial Frankish siege of the city between 1102 and 1109" on the orders of Raymond de Saint-Gilles, who baptized it the Castle of Mount Pilgrim while local Muslims have been referring to it as the Castle of Saint-Gilles. Qala’at Tarablus is situated 3½ km north of Bjoûra.

olympic stadium

Pitch

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The International Olympic Stadium is a 22,400 capacity multi-purpose stadium in Tripoli, Lebanon. Formerly used for football matches, the stadium is mainly used for international rugby league tests. It also has athletics facilities. olympic stadium is situated 3½ km northwest of Bjoûra.

Mu’allaq Mosque

Mosque

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The Mu'allaq Mosque is a mosque, located in Tripoli, in the North Governorate of Lebanon. Mu’allaq Mosque is situated 3½ km north of Bjoûra.

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Asnoun

Village

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Asnoun is a small village in the Zgharta District, in the North Governorate of Lebanon. It is located 2 km south of the town of Zgharta. The inhabitants of Asnoun are Lebanese and are followers of the Maronite Catholic Church. Asnoun is situated 3½ km southeast of Bjoûra.

Zgharta

Town

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Zgharta, also spelled Zghorta, is a city in North Lebanon, with an estimated population of around 50,000. It is the second biggest city in Northern Lebanon after Tripoli. Zgharta is situated 4 km east of Bjoûra.

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