Bikfaya The Peaceful In 20+ Photos

Located in the Matn District of Mount Lebanon, at a 1,000 m (3,000 ft) of altitude, is a picturesque town called Bikfaya. With its distinct stone houses and red roofs, intertwined with evergreen trees and vibrant nature, the town is a must-visit.

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Perfect Mountain Summers

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Bikfaya is a popular summer getaway. It has several summer resorts an,d since it's a suburb of Beirut, it’s not too far away from the city in case of the need for quick returns.

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Winter Wonderland

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As beautiful as it is in summer, the falling snow cannot be topped. All the roofs and greens are covered with snow, turning this town into a winter wonderland.

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Flower Festival

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Bikfaya is where the flower festival began in Lebanon. In 1934, Maurice Gemayel started a flower festival to attract tourists to the town. The festival is still held yearly till today.

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Traditional Stone Houses

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Bikfaya’s name is Aramaic/Syriac: Beit Kiifa; Beit for house and Kifayya refers to rock or stone.

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The name comes from Phoenician "Beit Kfeya" meaning the stone house, possibly made for the worship of the god "Kifa".

Bikfaya also has many religious structures, some from the 1500s.

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Views For Days

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Bikfaya overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. The view from this mountainous town will take your breath away.

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