The Lady of the Sea Church, constructed in the early 20th century, overlooks the sea near the ancient Phoenician port of Byblos, now submerged. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, known as “Queen of the Seas,” the church symbolizes her role as protector of sailors and fishermen, intertwining religious beliefs with the maritime culture of Lebanese coastal communities.
The architectural design incorporates a unique vaulting system within a rectangular plan, where the left section begins with half of a groin vault – an architectural feature created by the perpendicular intersection of two barrel vaults, resulting in a dome-like structure.