14 Things To Do In The Stunning Village Of Baskinta, Lebanon Inspired By Lara Hraoui

In recent weeks, 3rd runner up at Miss Lebanon 2022, Lara Hraoui did not hesitate to publicly praise her hometown Baskinta , inciting many to want to check it out - including us:

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Located at 1,250 meters above sea level and to Qanat Bakish at about 1,800 meters, Baskinta is a mountainous village in Metn, Lebanon.

The village is home to beautiful nature and enjoys scenic views of neighboring towns and amazing weather in summer.

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Accordingly to Lara's comments, there are many things to do in Baskinta, from tasting its cherries and its renowned apples, to roaming through the village's traditional architecture.

So here are things to do in Baskinta, inspired by Lara Hraoui's comments:

Taste Baskinta's juicy cherries

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Baskinta is rich in agriculture and organic products locally made such as mouneh , cheese, labneh, and more. It boasts wide spaces of different vegetables and fruits, including cherry orchards, a local pride.

Try the village's famous apples!

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And while tasting cherries, don't forget to try Baskinta's slightly sour apples. The village is also known for hosting the Baskinta Apple Festival !

Visit the Mikhail Naimy statue

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Baskinta prides itself in having bred famous Lebanese philosophers, notably Mikhail Naimy, a Lebanese poet, novelist, and philosopher, famous for his spiritual writings, including The Book of Mirdad.

Baskinta has dedicated a spot for him, with a garden and sculpture, which you can get to admire during your visit.

P.S. As Lara cited, Baskinta is also the hometown of the world-famous fashion designer George Hobeika.

Lounge by the pool at Snowland Hotel

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People visiting Baskinta can enjoy its weather in summer and also in winter. When in the village, you can tan by the pool of the Snowland Hotel and attend its many events.

For more info, contact 03 340 300.

Eat a delicious breakfast at Krikor Bakery

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When in Baskinta, you must savor a traditional Lebanese breakfast at Krikor Bakery, which is considered a main and famous destination run by Krikor and his wife Laure, who offer Manakishs and Qawarma eggs!

For more information, contact 04 280 293.

Visit “The Cross of All Nations” in Qanat Bakish

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“The Cross of All Nations” is a monument in Qanat Bakish, near Baskinta. The cross is around 73.8 meters tall and is reportedly one of the largest illuminated crosses in the world.

Enjoy a serene sunset at The Bevview