Lebanon's Giant Rosary Becomes Official Religious Tourism Site
Lebanon's Ministry of Tourism has officially designated the Rosary of Lebanon as a religious tourism destination. Located in Deir el Ahmar, the site features a 600-meter path made of 59 large concrete beads. The project, initiated in 2006 and executed with the Lebanese Maronite Order, allows visitors to walk through the rosary rather than hold it. Each bead serves a spiritual function, with some housing confession areas and others dedicated to saints. The path concludes at a resurrection cross, emphasizing Christian faith. This recognition highlights the site's unique blend of nature and worship for pilgrims.