Beirut Map, Lebanon

Beirut Sightseeing

Beirut has at least three annual festivals that do not only attract guests but also delight the locals. During the months of March and April for over a period of two weeks, the Cinéma Métropolis in Masrah Al Madina shows only French films in connection to the Festival du cinéma francophone. Some months later in July, the Beirut International Jazz Festival brings famous jazz musicians from all over Beirut play good... read more

Beirut Travel Guide

The construction of world-class hotels in the recent years has improved the city’s worth as a tourism destination. In fact, Beirut is very often the chosen venue for international conferences/conventions as well as for different trading events.  read more

Beirut Nightlife

To date, three popular streets spell the nightlife fun in Beirut. They are Rue Monot, Gemmayze, and Rue Bliss. All of these are in the district of Ashrafieh or just surrounding it. Gemmayze is a street lined with pubs and restaurants. For those in search for the perfect drinks, one can head down to the Dragonfly Pub for the best tasting bee and the beautifully concocted cocktails, which are valued at the best prices.... read more

Beirut History

While the history of Beirut dates as far as five thousand years ago, it first documented historical reference was written in the 14th century BC which is known as the cuneiform tablets of the Amarna letters. However, if history should be upheld, in 140 BC it was invaded by Diodotus Tryphon. After that, it was named the Laodicea in Phoenicia or the Laodicea in Canaan in honor of its conqueror the Seleucid Laodice. read more