Moussa Castle is a castle located on a hill between Deir el Qamar and Beit ed-Dine in Lebanon. The 3,500 sq m castle was built by Moussa Abdel Karim Al Maamari, is idea of building a castle began when he was a teenager, as he was inspired and obsessed with the architecture of the Middle Ages and was opened to the public in 1969. He always dreamed of building a castle with his own hands. At fourteen years old, he fell in love with a girl named Sayyeda. His crush, who belongs to a wealthy family, told Moussa that he could talk to her when he owns a palace. One day, Moussa made an important decision which changed his life. He went to Sidon without informing anyone and started working in construction with his uncle. With his experience in renovating palaces, Moussa built the famous castle with his own hands with the assistance of his wife.
In fact, Moussa Castle contains figurines that portray scenes of the village’s life. The castle features artifacts, gemstones, clothing, and 32,000 weapons. It’s a heritage museum where you can go back in time.
The castle was a huge success. Many renowned figures, including President Camille Chamoun and his wife, visited the Lebanese landmark.
