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🌎  Lebanon 🇱🇧

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📍  Moussa Castle

✈️  Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)

🚗  33.3 KM

⏱️  46 minutes

Moussa Castle is a unique, privately built modern castle in Lebanon's Chouf mountains, conceived and constructed by Moussa Al-Maamari over decades. It is easily accessible by car, though internal stairs may pose a challenge for visitors with mobility issues. Visits are typically self-guided, allowing exploration at one's own pace through its halls filled with hundreds of lifelike wax figures depicting traditional Lebanese village life and historical scenes. The castle is generally open year-round, with hours potentially varying by season, and requires a modest entrance fee, typically equivalent to a few US dollars. A typical visit lasts 1 to 2 hours, offering a whimsical and insightful look into one man's architectural dream and Lebanese culture. It's often visited in conjunction with the nearby Beiteddine Palace.