Rashaya Citadel
قلعة راشيا | |
| Location | Rashaya, Lebanon |
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| Coordinates | 33°30′00″N 35°50′30″E / 33.5000°N 35.8418°E |
| Designer | Shihab dynasty |
| Completion date | 18th century |
The Rashaya Citadel or Citadel of Independence is a national monument, in Lebanon. It was built as a palace by the Shihab family in the 18th century, was used by the French Mandate, and is now stationed by the Lebanese Armed Forces. It is a tourist site that can be visited while under the army's surveillance. The castle includes vaulted rooms and overlooks the historic mountain town.