Which grand palace in the Chouf mountains, completed in the early 19th century, served as the residence of Emir Bashir Shihab II?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Beiteddine Palace
- Step 1: Emir Bashir Shihab II commissioned Italian, Syrian, and Lebanese craftsmen to construct Beiteddine Palace between 1788 and 1818.
- Step 2: The palace represents a pinnacle of traditional Lebanese-Ottoman baroque architecture, featuring courtyards, fountains, and marble mosaics.
Answer
Beiteddine Palace.
Why not the others: 'Mir Amin Palace' was built nearby for Bashir's son Mir Amin; 'Deir al-Qamar Serail' is an older administrative building; 'Fakhreddine Palace' was an earlier residence.
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