Roads
August 14, 2026
Main Arterial Road Maintenance & Asphalt Paving Schedule
Municipal public works teams will initiate scheduled asphalt reinforcement along Main Street starting Monday. Traffic detours will be posted.
Republic of Lebanon · Mount Lebanon Governorate · Aley District
Official Digital Portal of Baysour
Direct civic access to municipal transactions, infrastructure requests, official announcements, and the rich heritage of Baysour.
Baysour, Mount Lebanon Governorate · Elevation: 750–950m
33°45′55″ N, 35°34′03″ E
First town in Lebanon to be shone on by the sun
Geographical & Administrative Profile
Official territorial parameters, geographic location, and altitude metrics.
Elevation
750 – 950 m
Total Area
6.29 – 7.00 km²
To Aley Center
7 km
To Beirut Capital
24 km
Territorial Borders:
North:Keyfoun (كيفون)
South:Qabr Chamoun (قبرشمون)
East:Majdlaya (مجدليا)
West:Ainab (عيناب)
Direct Citizen Services
Municipal Services & Civic Access
Direct public administrative procedures, citizen requests, and municipal oversight.
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Civic Issues & Infrastructure
Report potholes, street lighting failures, or waste management concerns.
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Official Certificates & Permits
Request residence certificates (إفادة سكن), registration documents, or building permit inquiries.
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Water & Public Utilities
Check local municipal water pumping schedules and infrastructure updates.
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Contact Municipal Administration
Direct phone numbers, office hours, and official message submission.
Heritage & Natural Destinations
Scenic & Cultural Landmarks
Historic stone architecture, scenic nature reserves, and national art centers in Baysour.
Panoramic Scenic Peak
Radar Hill
تلة الرادارThe highest scenic hilltop in Baysour covered with ancient pine and oak trees, offering 360° vistas over Beirut, the Mediterranean coast, and Mount Lebanon peaks.
Baysour Municipal Heritage Registry
River Valley & Eco-Tourism
Baissour River & Waterfalls
نهر بيصور وشلالاتهA perennial mountain river valley flowing throughout summer and winter, surrounded by lush flora, natural waterfalls, riverside dining, and camping retreats.
Baysour Municipal Heritage Registry
Modern Art & Cultural Center
Jamil Molaeb Museum & Art Gallery
متحف ومحترف الفنان جميل ملاعبA landmark art museum founded by celebrated painter Jamil Molaeb, exhibiting paintings, mosaics, and woodcuts, and hosting classical concerts by violinist Ribal Molaeb.
Baysour Municipal Heritage Registry
Historic Stone Fortress
HighTower Castle
قلعة هاي تاورA beautifully restored historic stone castle crowning the heights of Baysour, providing 360-degree vistas across Mount Lebanon and hosting prestigious events.
Baysour Municipal Heritage Registry
Archaeological Heritage
1,000-Year Tanukhid Stone Council Dwelling
المسكن الحجري القديم ومجلس القضاء التنوخيAncient 10th-century Tanukhid-era stone dwelling of the Daher family, featuring ancient rock inscriptions, stone council benches, and over a millennium of history.
Baysour Municipal Heritage Registry
Town Context & Origins
Baysour
بيصورMount Lebanon Governorate · Aley District
Perched across the scenic heights of Mount Lebanon, Baysour is a distinguished historic town in the Aley District renowned for its ancient pine forests, verdant river valley, and olive groves. Derived from Aramaic and Syriac roots meaning 'House of the Potter' (Bayt Fakhouri) or 'The Fortress/Wall', the town has preserved over a thousand years of civil leadership, stone craftsmanship, and cultural distinction.
Origin of the Name
The name originates from Syriac-Aramaic roots signifying pottery craftsmanship, and also refers to the dense protective natural wall of pomegranate orchards and defensive stone fortifications that historically enclosed the town.
Historical Highlights & Agriculture
10th Century CE
Tanukhid Era Settlement
Establishment of historic stone dwellings, council halls, and carved rock benches during early regional settlement.
1838 CE
Historical Documentation
Documented by American scholar Eli Smith as 'Beisur' in Aklim es-Sahhar, Mount Lebanon.
1932 CE
Omar Onsi Landscape Visit
Master painter Omar Onsi visited Baysour to capture its sweeping valleys and pine terraces in classic Lebanese art.
Centuries of Tradition
Olive Oil & Agriculture
Renowned for traditional extra virgin olive oil extraction, vineyards, fig orchards, and mountain pine honey.
Civic & Cultural Luminary Registry
Notable Figures & Intellectual Legacy
Honoring the visionary artists, poets, scholars, and leaders hailing from Baysour.
b. 1947جميل ملاعب
Jamil Molaeb
Modern Master Artist & Painter
One of Lebanon’s most prolific modern master painters and mosaic artists; founder of the Baissour Art Museum.
Presentريبال ملاعب
Ribal Molaeb
International Concert Violinist & Violist
Internationally acclaimed classical musician performing worldwide and directing classical music festivals in Baysour.
Presentمروان العريضي
Marwan Aridi
Master Arabic Calligrapher & Typographer
World-renowned master of Arabic calligraphy and digital typographic art, born in Baysour with iconic works featured across the globe.
1938خطاط بيصور العالمي
Guinness Record Calligrapher (1938)
Micro-Calligrapher & National Cedar Honoree
First Middle Eastern artist entered into the Guinness Book of Records for engraving a complete 160-page book onto a silver card.
1910 – 1990فرحان محمد العريضي
Farhan Mohammed Al-Aridi
Master of Folk Poetry & Zajal Founder
Pioneering figure in Lebanese colloquial poetry and founder of the renowned Lebanese Zajal Troupe (الزاجل اللبناني).
1911 – 1991محمد مصطفى العريضي
Mohammed Mustafa Aridi
Journalist, Linguist & Editor
Editor-in-chief of Al-Zaman newspaper, director of Al-Binaa, and publisher of Good Morning magazine.
1914 – 1984وديع يوسف ملاعب
Wadih Youssef Molaeb
Journalist, Poet & Political Leader
National journalist and poet, and co-founder of the Arab National Action League in the 1940s.
Since 1500sعائلة تلحوق
Talhouk Family
Historical Leadership & Public Service
Historical founding family settled in the 1500s; appointed regional director and property appraiser under Mount Lebanon governance.
b. 1954غازي العريضي
Ghazi Aridi
Statesman, Author & Former Cabinet Minister
Prominent Lebanese statesman, author, and former Minister of Information, Public Works, and Transport.
Official Public Notices
Latest Municipal Announcements
Water
August 11, 2026
Summer Water Distribution Timetable & Pumping Schedule
Municipal water pumping for the Northern and Southern residential sectors is scheduled for regular 48-hour rotation cycles.
Public Safety
August 07, 2026
Wildfire Prevention Notice & Dry Brush Clearance Directives
Property owners are instructed to clear dry agricultural vegetation bordering roads to mitigate seasonal wildfire hazards.
Municipal Administration & Citizen Reception
Municipal headquarters and official civic service desk.
Official Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Address
Municipal Building, Central Square, Baysour, Aley District, Mount Lebanon
Telephone
+961 5 570 120
Municipal Police Hotline:+961 70 570 120