DEBBANE

Built in the 18th century, the Debbane Palace features a blend of Ottoman and Arab architecture. The first two floors of the three-story-building contain lavishly decorated rooms, oozing in history. The third floor is an open rooftop offering a panoramic view of Saida.

Having already been restored once, the palace suffered a great deal of damage during the Lebanese Civil War. The Debbane Foundation, which began working on a second restoration in 2000 to preserve the palace’s historical and artistic significance, hopes to reopen it as a museum.

Entrance: Free Hours: Daily from 9 am to 6 pm. Closed on Friday. Saida Street, Saida, 07 720110