Visits are only welcomed by prior appointment. Please call direct at+96176812769 or WhatsApp at +971508317405 to schedule your visit. our slogan: "A journey without a road" "رحلة بلا طريق" Following Dr. Sami Makarem’s wishes and in accordance with his will, the Makarem family is in the process of transforming his 17th Century mansion in Aytat, Mount Lebanon into a Cultural Center to preserve the rich legacy that both Dr. Sami Makarem and his late father, Sheikh Nassib Makarem left behind. Our Mission: to foster a culture of creativity, love for knowledge, virtue, and beauty. Our Vision: To become one of the leading Cultural Centers in Mount Lebanon that contributes to the fostering of this culture of creativity, love for knowledge, virtue, and beauty. Our Goals: We aim at cultivating and stimulating appreciation for various forms of the arts and talents while preserving the genuine heritage and culture of the Makarem family. Our Objectives: To create a Cultural Center, an Arts Museum, a Private Library, an Exhibition Site, and a Learning and Development Training Facility. Our Values Sharing Ambitions, Connecting Minds, and Spreading Hope, Location: The Sami Makarem Cultural Center is a historic mansion built back in the 17th Century and located in the mountainous village of Aitat, in the Aley District of Mount Lebanon. At 650 meters above sea level, Aitat is a village significant for its moderate climate and proximity to the main cities of Aley and the capital city of Beirut. Address: Sami Makarem Cultural Center Aitat, Aley District P.O.Box: 263 Alley - Lebanon +96176812769 (calls only) +971508317405 (Whatsapp)