Batroun, Lebanon

Lebanon

Batroun, Lebanon shares 41 connections with 1463 other places across 13 topics, spanning religion, governance, and Phoenician heritage. Religion and government form the dominant clusters, with many ties to Beirut and Syria. The city's natural harbor is believed to have formed during the 551 earthquake that also cracked Cape Lithoprosopon. Mseilha Fort, northeast of Batroun, controlled a key river crossing. A brewery founded in Batroun produces lagers and Irish-style ales using traditional Czech technology.