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Pictures Of Sawfar’s Abandoned Hotel Will Take Your Breath Away

Built in 1892, Sawfar’s Grand Hotel housed Lebanon’s first casino, and was a hub of luxury and sophistication.

It has stood ruined and abandoned since the Lebanese civil war, but remains a gorgeous structure that we hope will one day see visitors again.


The main entrance:



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The hotel kitchen:



Image via Nassmah Al Ghoussein


The entrance with the gorgeous double staircase:



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Beautiful high ceilings:



Surrounded by cedar trees: