THE FORTRESS OF RASHAYA
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Close to the Syrian border, this city, located at 1 350 m above sea level, retains its traditional architecture. Rashaya, which was destroyed by the French in 1925 during the Druze revolt, houses a fortress where Chéhab Emirs lived in the th century. Transformed into prison by the French authorities, you can visit the cells where were detained, by the French authorities as of 11 November 1943, the President of the Republic of Bechara el Khoury, Prime Minister Riad el Solh and various ministers, in response to a unilateral proclamation of independence. Unanimous disapproval led to the release of prisoners from 22 November, which is since the date of the national day. The citadel is currently occupied by the Lebanese army.
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