Ballouneh
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Ballouneh (Arabic:"بلونه") is a small picturesque town neighboring Ajaltoun and located in the Keserwan District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate. It has an approximate area of 1400 m2 and an altitude of 700-800 m above sea level.
[edit] Etymology
There are two versions regarding the origin of the word Ballouneh, either deriving from the Syriac word ballani/ballana meaning bathroom or pertaining to the Greek name of the god Apollo.
[edit] Famous sites
- The old Roman well (near the municipality's building)
- The house of Sheikh Abou Nader el Khazen
- The church of St. Mary (dating back for over 500 years)