Matleh, Chouf, Lebanon

elevation ~796 m

Where is Matleh?

Matleh is in the Chouf District of Mount Lebanon, about 51 km from Beirut, about a 50-minute drive. Its closest Chouf neighbours are Bsaba (~1.5 km), Hasrout (~2.0 km) and Zaarouriyeh (~2.2 km).

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About Matleh

Matleh is a Chouf-area locality in Mount Lebanon.

History

Matleh produced silk until relatively recent times. Its people were displaced at the start of the 1980s; a solemn mass celebrated at the convent of the Sisters of Charity by a son of the town — then superior general of the Maronite Mariamite Order — marked the return of ordinary life to the village.

Notable landmarks

Getting there

~51 km from Beirut · ~50 min drive

Common questions

Where is Matleh located?

The town of Matleh is in the Chouf district of Mount Lebanon, Lebanon, at around 796 m elevation.

How far is Matleh from Beirut?

Matleh is about 51 km from Beirut, roughly a 50-minute drive.

What are the main landmarks in Matleh?

Landmarks in Matleh include Convent of the Sisters of Charity, Mar Girgis Church.

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