Beirut Map, Lebanon

Beirut Sightseeing

When the smoke of the war has subsided, the world was shocked to see a flourishing city almost turned into ashes. However, with the peace regained, subsequent efforts to rebuild the city were initiated - including saving and restoring those with minimal damage. As of recent, Beirut is once again one of the more popular cities in the Middle East.  read more

Beirut Nightlife

The nightlife of Beirut can be likened to a start of a fireworks display - booming but not yet in full swing. Maybe due to the still conservative nature of the Lebanese people or the still visible ravages of the civil war, Beirut is although already a popular destination, but still has room to grow. However, while some pubs and nightclubs close, others continue to operate and other undergo renaming but nightlife in... read more

Beirut History

 In 635, it was under the Arab regime where it became a major Mediterranean settlement always overshadowed by the city of Akka; it was under the Crusader’s rule in 1110 to 1291. Despite the rampage of the Crusaders during these times, the city remained under the rule of the Druze emirs. In fact Fakr ed-Din Maan II fortified it in time for the attacks of the Ottomans. However, the Ottomans were still able to capture... read more

Beirut Travel Guide

The planning and structural pattern that we see here today bears more resemblance to the Arabian and Western worlds. (Here it must be mentioned that most of the buildings and edifices in Beirut have had to be reconstructed following the huge-scale war destructions).      read more