Hamat

Hamat
حامات
—  City  —
Hamat
Location within Lebanon
Coordinates:
Country  Lebanon
Governorate North Governorate
District Batroun District
Elevation 287 m (942 ft)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code
Dialing code +961

Hamat is a village in Lebanon. It is located 287 meters atop the historic cape of Theoprosopon. It is home to the historic shrine and monastery of Our Lady of Nourieh. The village is also home to the convent of Saint Elie, which overlooks the valley and the Joze River, or the River of Walnuts and the industrial, coastal town of Chekka.[1]

References

  1. ^ Tourism @ Lebanon.com