Lebanon 2008 052

Lebanon day 3

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August 11th 2008
For our third day in Lebanon, we visited the Basilica of St. Paul and Harissa. The Basilica is Greek Catholic church, and it's amazing beautiful. The mosaic artwork is stunning. Harissa is a large statue of the virgin Mary above the town of Jounieh. She's referred to as Our Lady of Lebanon or Notre Dame du Liban. Many people will walk the long windy road to reach the statue each year as a rel ... read more

Middle East » Lebanon » Beirut

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Lebanon has made progress toward rebuilding its political institutions since 1991 and the end of the devastating 15-year civil war. Under the Ta'if Accord - the blueprint for national reconciliation - the Lebanese have established a more equitable po... ... read more