{"id":61277,"date":"2021-01-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/61277\/this-abandoned-silk-factory-in-kfarmatta-is-a-must-visit"},"modified":"2024-02-12T05:43:50","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T05:43:50","slug":"this-abandoned-silk-factory-in-kfarmatta-is-a-must-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/61277\/this-abandoned-silk-factory-in-kfarmatta-is-a-must-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"This Abandoned Silk Factory In Kfarmatta Is A Must-Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"For those of you who didn\u2019t know, Lebanon once had a thriving silk industry many years ago. The abandoned silk factory, one of the oldest and largest in Lebanon, has been shut down for quite a long time \u2013 but its beauty is not to be missed!<br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CGorzgvpYGS\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  One of Kfarmatta\u2019s famous hotspots, the abandoned silk factory is a stunning architectural relic, and a great place to walk around. <br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CBcrLdzpB9j\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  Its sturdy architecture has deemed it safe for entry. Despite the fact that is closed its doors decades ago, the abandoned factory is kept alive through the beautiful images of its visitors:<br \/>   <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CH1T5-QJVUU\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CGRmVVRJ-80\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  From the beautiful scenery to rich history, this spot makes for the perfect day trip. <br \/>   <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CCIbLweJWE-\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  What are you waiting for? Kfarmatta awaits!<br \/>  <br \/>  For those who made their way up to the beautiful area of Kfarmatta, allow us to recommend that you try <I>forn el day3a<\/i> for a quick and delicious bite! 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