Kassabella's theme and idea is derived from "Kessab", the birthplace of its owners, Mr. & Mrs Raffi Kiraghessian(Businessman) & Liza Hayrabedian(Artist.) The town of Kessab is 59 kilometres north of Latakia, just 1 kilometre southwest of the border with Turkey (the former Syrian province of Alexandretta), and 7 kilometers east of the Mediterranean Sea. The name of the town is thought to be derived
from the Latin Casa Bella (i.e. the Beautiful House). Located at an average height of 800 metres (about 2,600 feet) above sea level, in the middle of dense coniferous Mediterranean forest, the town is a popular summer destinations in Syria and for foreign visitors. Kessab is an ancient Armenian settlement, dating back to the period of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia. Currently, the population is mainly Armenian[4] with a minority of Arab Alawites. The town is surrounded with minor villages and farms with a majority of Armenians, including the villages of Duzaghaj (Nab' al-Murr), Esguran, Sev Aghpyur (al-Sakhra), Chinar (al-Delbeh), Chakhaljekh, Keorkeuna, Ekizolukh (Nab'ain), Baghjaghaz (al-Mesherfeh), Karadouran (al-Samra), Karadash and the abandoned village of Bashord. The town is surrounded with many mountains including the mountains of Bashord, Dyunag (828 meters), Dapasa (983 meters), Chalma and Selderan (1129 metres) from the west, and mount al-Nisr (858 metres) from the south. Mount Casius at the north, located in the Turkish side next to the borderline, is the highest peak of the Kessab region, with a height of 1709 metres. Kassabella is your second home, we welcome you always and ready to serve you the best food there is in the town of Latakia and the best pizzeria.
