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Grand Hotel Kadri is a historic Landmark in Lebanon. Situated in the center of Zahle, 45 km from the capital Beirut, this hotel overlooks the main river and spring of the city "Al Berdawni" which has been sung of by poets and writers from different countries. The historical importance of the hotel goes back to 1914 when Jamal Pacha the Turk entered Kadri Hotel and took it for his headquarter and turned it into a hospital for his army.
At the end of the World War I, France was mandated to rule Lebanon in accordance with the famous Sikes-Picot Treaty. General Gouro announced once again from Kadri Hotel, on August 3, 1920 the annexation of the four juridiciary ... Read More |
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