Braissat

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Braissat
Village
Braissat
Country Flag of Lebanon.svg  Lebanon
Governorate North Governorate
District Bsharri District

Braissat is a village located in Bsharri District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. It borders Dimane and Hadath El Jebbeh. [1]

The city of Braissat has many tourist attractions, one of them being Les Jardins des Patriarches Maronites. [2]

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References

  1. "LBN_10101_Overview_A0P_160712" (PDF). OCHA. July 12, 2016. Geographic/WGS84.
  2. "Things to Do in Braissat in 2024 - Top Attractions, Local Food, Hotels & Travel Tips". TRIP.COM. Retrieved 2024-08-13.

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