Deir el Qamar is a village in south-central Lebanon, five kilometres
outside of Beiteddine, consisting of stone houses with red-tiled roofs. During
the 16th to 18th centuries, Deir el Qamar was the residence of the governors of
Lebanon.
It is also notable for its 15th century Fakhreddine Mosque, Fakhreddine II
Palace, and other historical palaces and administrative buildings. The 17th
century Deir el Qamar Synagogue is also in the village, although closed to the
public. During its peak, the city was the centre of
