Travel Guide to Beirut, Lebanon

Beirut is a city with rich historical heritage. When you visit all main sights of it, you will learn whole history of the country, because Beirut is rich in sights of different epochs.

Start your sightseeing from walking on the embankment. The locals often use it as a place for a picnic, and here you can see men who patiently smoke hookah or play backgammon. Sport lifestyle is very popular in Beirut, so many citizens of this wonderful city prefer spending their evenings riding a bicycle, roller-skating or simply running. Tourists will be interested in visiting multiple restaurants and cafes, where they will be able to try the dishes from the local cuisine as well as European cuisine dishes. The most romantic place of the embankment is Pigeon grotto. Several heartbreaking stories are connected with this place and almost any local will gladly tell you these legends.

One more sight that is definitely worth visiting is Omari Mosque. This is the oldest building of the city that was built in 1187. For a long time the mosque was used as Jupiter’s temple. During its long history the building changed its role several times. It was severely damaged during the Civil War, however, due to help of philanthropists the building was restored.

Star Square is located in the central part of the city. Many narrow and cozy streets end on this square. This part of the city can be considered the center of nightlife and trading, and here you will find main trading pavilions, restaurants and night clubs that are ready to accept tourists and other guests of the city every day.

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Restaurants and cuisine in Beirut
Local traditions and lifestyle
'Must visit' places in Beirut
Nightlife and attractions in Beirut
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