The Monastery of Saint Anthony of Qozhaya is one of the great Maronite monasteries of northern Lebanon, carved partly into the rock face of the Qadisha Valley wall, a few kilometres southwest of Ehden. Monks have been living here since at least the fifth century, though the present buildings were rebuilt after Mamluk raids destroyed the original complex. The setting is extraordinary: the monastery clings to a sheer cliff above the valley floor, with views down into the gorge.
The monastery church is open to visitors and contains a small museum documenting its history, including material related to the early printing press. A cave behind the church, traditionally used for retreat, can be visited. Qozhaya is still an active monastery, so the atmosphere is genuinely contemplative rather than purely touristic. It makes an easy stop when exploring the lower reaches of the Qadisha Valley from Ehden.