It is the town of Gibran Khalil Gibran (1883 – 1931). It contains the house of his family, which is rural, traditional and humble, situated in the middle of the square of Mar Saba Church. Bsharreh is 1400 meters above sea level. It is distinguished for its traditional mountainous lifestyle and for its narrow streets and small shops. It is famous for the production of fruits especially apples, pears and cherries in addition to its being an attraction spot to tourists in both summer and winter.