Photogallery of Beirut, Lebanon

beirut skyline
beirut skyline by Austinevan @flickr
Snap on the Go
Snap on the Go by Joy Rahman @flickr
west beirut public beach
west beirut public beach by Stevendamron @flickr
The new old Beirut
The new old Beirut by Fran001@Yahoo.Com @flickr
Beirut
Beirut by Jamesgallagher (Ciotog) @flickr
St Elie - St  Gregory Armenian Catholic Cathedral
St Elie - St Gregory Armenian Catholic Cathedral by Jari Kurittu @flickr
Omari Mosque
Omari Mosque by Rmricci @flickr
Baalbek
Baalbek by Khalid Albaih @flickr
Baalbek
Baalbek by Khalid Albaih @flickr
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More to see in Beirut
Beirut invites its guests to visit widest selection of shops dedicated to various themes. People, who don’t like shopping have a wonderful opportunity to on the beautiful beaches of the city or visit one of noisy parties at local nightclubs. The embankment remains one of the most popular areas for walking. Travelers will be enjoyed to find numerous shops, restaurants and cafes along it. The embankment will be also truly loved by fishermen. You can see fans of fishing at any time of a day. As a rule, they sit comfortably on the rocky areas with long rods. Rafik Hariri beach is the most popular destination for family beach rest. This is the only sandy beach in the city, the entrance to which is absolutely free. Hamra is considered the main shopping district of Beirut. This is the place where you will find the biggest part of modern shopping centers and pavilions. There are several excellent restaurants hidden among the colorful shops. Their menus will be genuinely appreciated even by gourmets. Such items as exquisite oriental robes, jewelry, pottery and wood, as well as Phoenician statuettes remain the most popular souvenirs that tourists buy in the memory of their trip. Liban et d'Orient is the best place to shop memorable gifts. This is the great place if your aim is to purchase the most unusual souvenirs. Unusual silver products can be found in the shop named Princesse and Sultan Artisanat. This is the place where you can find exclusive kitchen sets and fine jewelry. … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Beirut

Hotels with history of Beirut

Unique vintage accessories complement unique interior of InterContinental Le Vendome. Elegant furniture upholstered in rich fabrics, huge paintings in massive carved frames, elegant wrought iron candlesticks and antique clocks give the hotel incredibly harmonious historic atmosphere. Some chic rooms are equipped with a traditional small library boasting an amazing collection of books. Connoisseurs of luxury will be … Open

Advices for travellers

4. Beirut is home to a huge number of wine stores that offer liquor, liqueurs and wines at very attractive prices. Despite the free sale of beverages, drinking alcohol is allowed in specially designated areas only. 5. Tourists who plan to buy some antiques as souvenirs should take care of the registration of all related documents. The export of jewelry and foreign currency is not limited. Open

Active recreation

Beirut has many entertainment centers that give a lot of joy to everyone who is interested in their services. Some of the best ones are CosmoCity where everyone can choose a training to his/her liking and CZ Game Center, a kind of paradise for gamers. If you're vacationing with small travelers, such entertainment facilities as Kids Planet, KidzMondo, and Kidz Nation should not be ignored. Target shooting is also … Open

Festivals and events in Beirut

Being a former French colony, Lebanon has retained some traditions associated with this country, as well as some holidays. Thus, on June 21, Fête de la Musique is celebrated here on the day of the solstice. Besides French performers and bands, many local musicians also attend the celebration as participants. Central streets of Beirut serving as the traditional venue can be visited for free. Another event gathering … Open

Hotels for romantic escape

Le Royal Hotel - Beirut is ideal to have romantic vacations in spa environment. The lodge is situated next to the coast and has a private water park covering an area of 2 hectares. The main feature of the resort is a three-story day spa providing extensive options for couples. The day spa has a gorgeous infinity pool, an indoor recreation area with hot tubs and panoramic windows, as well as an abundance of massage … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Al-Tayeb market runs in Beirut all year round on Saturdays. You can always purchase popular farm products, as well as crafts made by local masters. Market prices will pleasantly surprise you. It's going to be a real catch for independent travelers who need to buy quality and inexpensive products. Fans of walking around unusual shops in Beirut will have fun as well. Visitors of Liban et d'Orient store are offered a … Open

Top sigths of Lebanon

Tyr is a beautiful Lebanese city with several sights that belong to the Roman Empire times. The ancient hippodrome may be the most famous one. Many centuries ago, the hippodrome could seat up to 20 thousand visitors. The monumental arc is also worth attention. The arc is decorated with carvings and marble details. … Open

Photogalleries of neighbours of Beirut

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