Zahle is one of the largest and most populous Lebanese cities. The city enjoys a distinctive strategic geographical location, bordered on the north by Mount Sannine and on the south by the Bekaa Valley, and the Bardawni River passes through it, which divides it into roughly equal halves. carried out by its inhabitants. The city has a long history, as it witnessed and lived through many peoples and tribes who left in it archaeological landmarks that still exist to this day, such as the Jamal Pasha Hospital, which dates back to 1914 AD, and the old markets such as the Tile Market, which dates back to 1888 AD, which is characterized by its beautiful architectural designs. . Poetry and cultural festivals are held annually in the city. In this spot, many poets and artists, whose names are still imprinted in the world of literature, lived and grew up.