Jouret mhad

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Jouret Mhad is a small village in Lebanon. It is situated at about 43 km from Beirut. It is located at approximatively 1140 m above the sea level. It is considered as being part of Chahtoul (neighboring village) (Mohafazat of Mount-Lebanon, Kazaa of Kesrwan).
Other neighboring villages: Wata el Joz, Jouret el Ghada.
Main attractions in Jouret Mhad:
-The church of Saydet el Kalaa (lady of the castle) and the holy cave;
-Saint Antoine's church;
-Saint Peter and Saint Paul's church and retirement home;
-The camping sites and sports locations;
-Wajih Kallassi's restaurant near the church.
Biggest families in Jouret Mhad: Kallassi (El-), Choucair, Abboud, Nader.