Our Lady of the Sea

Lebanon


Overlooking the remains of the sea wall, this simple Greek Orthodox church is built right on the water's edge and has a charming terrace with an arched belvedere framing sea views. The small church has a vaulted ceiling, stone walls and a marble iconostasis in front of the altar.


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