Pine Residence
The Pine Residence (Arabic: قصر الصنوبر, Qasr al-snawbar, literally "the palace of the Pines"), located in the Horsh district of Beirut, is the official residence of the French ambassador to Lebanon. The palace holds particular historical importance since General Henri Gouraud declared the creation of the state of Greater Lebanon on September 1, 1920, from its porch.
| Pine Residence | |
|---|---|
| Native name Arabic: قصر الصنوبر | |
The Pine Residence in 1918 | |
| Location | Beirut, Lebanon |
| Coordinates | 33.877201°N 35.508428°E |
| Built | 1916 |
| Built for | Azmi Bey, Wali of Beirut, Alfred Moussa Sursock |
| Architect | Bahjat Abdel Nour |
| Architectural style(s) | Neo-Mauresque |
| Governing body | French Embassy in Beirut |
Location of Pine Residence in Beirut Pine Residence (Lebanon) | |
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