Rashaya Citadel, Aaiha
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Facts and practical information
The Rashaya Citadel or Citadel of Independence is a national monument, in Lebanon. It was built as a palace by the Shihab family in the 18th century, was used by the French Mandate, and is now stationed by the Lebanese Armed Forces. It is a tourist site that can be visited while under the army's surveillance. The castle includes vaulted rooms and overlooks the historic mountain town. ()
Local name: قلعة راشياCoordinates: 33°29'59"N, 35°50'29"E
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