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Built as a palace by the Shihab family in the 18th century. The citadel placed a prominent role in fight against the French Mandate, earning it its alternate name, Citadel of Independence.
The Rashaya Citadel or Citadel of Independence is a national monument, in Lebanon. It was built as a palace by the Shihab family in the 18th century, was used by the French Mandate, and is now stationed by the Lebanese Armed Forces. It is a tourist site that can be visited while under the army's surveillance. The castle includes vaulted rooms and overlooks the historic mountain town.
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