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    Bikfaya The Peaceful In 20+ Photos

    By Souad LazkaniMay 16, 2020Updated:May 16, 2020
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    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.

    Serenity

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    From all around, the blue sky and the green hills stretch out as far as you can see.

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    Bikfaya is a great place to take a break from the busy and noisy cities.

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    Merged With Nature

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    In Bikfaya, nature is everywhere you go, even indoors. You can visit the Grand Hotel Naas, Naas Springs, and Naas camping site too.

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    Eco-Friendly Clean Town

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    Instead of waiting for the government to intervene, Bikfaya has created a waste management solution for their town: Bi Clean Bickfaya. They strongly promote recycling.

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