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 Hotels In Beirut Area

 

    5* Hotels

 

Phoenicia Inter-Continental Hotel 5* Located in the heart of Beirut, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Short.......From 176$ per room......(more details and special rates)

 

Movenpick Hotel & Resort 5* Situated right by the Mediterranean Sea, between the Ramlet Al Bayda bay ........ From 154$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

 

Raouche Arjaan by Rotana 5*  Conveniently located in the heart of the capital on the famous Raouché Boulevard, Raouché Arjaan by Rotana is minutes away from the airport, the bustling downtown area and from the main exhibition grounds....From 190$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Safir Heliopolitan Hotel 5*  Safir Heliopolitan hotel is located in the prestigious Raoucheh area.....From 140$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Crowne Plaza Hotel 5*  Special Offer A unique hotel that brings you the warmth and hospitality of Beirut.......... ............... From 210$ per room......(more details and special rates)

 

 

Royal Plaza Hotel 5*  The Royal Plaza Hotel, a blend of international luxury and friendly Lebanese hospitality where...........From 110$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

 

 Radisson SAS Martinez Hotel 5* In The Martinez Beirut is centrally located in the prestigious Ain El Mreysseh area.....(more details and special rates)

 

 

 

Gefinor Rotana Hotel 5*  The luxurious Gefinor Rotana Hotel is conveniently located in the heart....From 155$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Le Commodore Hotel 5* Situated in the heart of the city, in the most famous district Hamra, Le Commodore Hotel is ideal for Business and.......From 125$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

 

Coral Beach Hotel & Resort 5* Set against the backdrop of the breathtaking blue Mediterranean Sea, the Sheraton Coral Beach  .........From 115$ per room..... (more details and special rates)

 

Galleria Hotel 5*( Ex Mariott ) On the western tip of the city lies the Marriott Hotel, a proud member of the worldwide Marriott chain and one of Beirut’s luxury hotels not far from the seaside. The Marriott is a mere 7-minute drive from the airport, and a five-minute walk to one of Beirut’s best department stores, the BHV...........From 132$ per room.....(more details and special rates) 

 

Le Bristol Hotel 5* Le Bristol, with its charming and traditional European elegance, is located in the heart of Beirut.....From 105$ per room......(more details and special rates)

 

Le Vendome Inter-Continental Beirut Hotel 5*   50 rooms, 22 suites, Royal and Presidential Suites, 11 connecting rooms, 14 non-smoking rooms.....From 245$ per room.....(more details and special rates) 

 

Le Royal Beirut Hotel 5*  Ideally located on one of the world's most beautiful seashores, Le Royal Hotel - Beirut offers the visitors elegant comfort, breathtaking views.....From 176$ per room......(more details and special rates)

 

Habtoor Grand Hotel 5* The most prestigious landmark to grace the Beirut skyline, Habtoor Grand Hotel Convention Center & Spa takes hotel and leisure facilities in Beirut to a new level. The hotel offers luxurious rooms...........From 290$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

The Metropolitan Palace Hotel 5* The  Metropolitan Palace Hotel - Beirut, Sin El Fil, is a new landmark in Beirut.... From 210$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Le Gray Hotel 5* Le Gray is located in the historical area of Beirut’s Central District, otherwise known as Beirut’s best shopping and entertainment district. The hotel faces Place des Martyrs and the chic rue Weygand with its exclusive designer shops, yet nothing competes with the spectacular panoramic views of the Mediterranean and the hills of Mount of Lebanon which can be enjoyed from Le Gray’s rooftop pool, bars and restaurants.........(more details and special rates)

 

Four Seasons Hotel 5*With the quintessential appeal of “the Paris of the Middle East” close at hand, Four Seasons perches at the edge of the Mediterranean in the new Beirut Central District, surveying the beach and sea, the waterfront and distant Mount Lebanon. Set in a sail-capped tower rising by the Corniche, Four Seasons Hotel Beirut offers 230 guest rooms, including 60 spacious suites, with interior design by Pierre-Yves Rochon. Large windows and private terraces offer panoramas of the Mediterranean and its rugged coast. ....From $ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Albergo Relais & Chateaux 5*  Located in one of Beirut's oldest and most charming .......From 231$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

 

Assaha Village Hotel 5*..Although it is located in the city, between the airport and Downtown Beirut, this exceptional Hotel transports its guests to a different time and place with every corner turned.  The architectural stone style building on the exterior and interior of the hotel bring to mind the historic hospitality of the ancient East....(more details and special rates)

 

    4* Hotels

 

Four Points Sheraton Verdun Hotel 4* Located in the heart of Beirut's most exclusive business and shopping district, we are easily accessible from Beirut International Airport and only minutes away from ....From 158$ per room..... (more details and special rates)

 

Holiday Inn-Dunes Hotel 4*   Holiday Inn lies within "Dunes" Commercial Center combining the convenience of indoor shopping...From 160$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Ramada Downtown Hotel 4* Ramada Hotel is located right in the heart of downtown Beirut Solidere, meters away from the sea and the various city attractions. Take a short walk to shopping venues restaurants, cafes, archeological sites and major businesses.....From 105$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Golden Tulip Serenada 4* The Golden tulip Serenada is a four stars boutique hotel that compromises 65 rooms including 10 one bedroom suites with all the comforts and facilities of your own home, crowned with the appropriate services and respectable hotel......From  $ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Coral Suites Hotel 4* Coral Suites – Al Hamra is perfectly located in the heart of Beirut minutes away from the city’s business and shopping districts. The hotel’s convenient location in the capital, midway between the north and south, offers you the opportunity to explore with ease Lebanon’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant nightlife. With the hotel as a comfortable and luxurious base you can easily visit the city’s marvels and historical sites in a day....From  $ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Palm Beach Hotel 4*   Located in the heart of Beirut, facing the sea, the Palm Beach Hotel enjoys an exceptional view overlooking ....From 125$ per room.....(more details and special rates)
Monroe Hotel 4* In the heart of the central business district, the Monroe Hotel has a contemporary ambiance that places it in the top.....From 145$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Bayview Hotel 4*   The Bayview Hotel is a boutique hotel ideally situated in the heart of Beirut seaside.....From 145$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

 

Riviera Hotel 4*  The Riviera Beirut Hotel is one of Lebanon's leading Hotel / Resorts. It is located in one of the most exclusive......From 130$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

 

Mediterranee Hotel 4*   Overlooking both the Mediterranean sea and beautiful mountains, the Mediterranee Hotel has....From 90$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

Duroy Hotel 4* Situated right in the heart of Beirut by the waterfront boulevard off the world famous
Raoucheh landmark......
From 65$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

 

The Lancaster Hotel 4*  The Lancaster Beirut Hotel, an English style boutique hotel in the heart of Beirut......From 95$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

City Suite Hotel 4* City Suite Hotel is located in Raouche, Near Future TV in Beirut. 10 Minutes drive from Beirut International Airport, 5 Minutes walking distance to Hamra Street. .....From 110$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Etoiles Suites 4* Located in one of Beirut oldest and most charming districts, the “Place de L’Etoile”
of Solidere, which is the heart of Beirut City, near the Lebanese parliament and facing Beirut municipality building. Etoile Suites offers a unique location, ultimate comfort in a practical, refined setting................
From 165$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Padova Hotel 4* Located in the business district of Sin el fil, walking distance from major malls, chic shops, art galleries, banks, restaurants, pubs, nightclubs and only 10 minutes from Beirut's Int'l airport and 5 minutes from Down Town Beirut, Padova Hotel is an ideal choice for business travelers and.............. From 95$ per room.........(more details and special rates)

 

Hazmieh Rotana Hotel 4*  Strategically located on the Beirut-Damascus main highway, the hotel is situated.....From 120$ per room.....(more details and special rates)
 

Casa D'or Hotel 4*  is located in the middle of Hamra district of Beirut making it ideal for both business and leisure....From 80$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Caesar's Park Hotel 4*  Whether you're on vacation or on business, the Hotel offers you the peace of mind you are looking for. The Caesar's Park Hotel is located in the heart of legendary Hamra.......From 75$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Mozart Hotel 4* MOZART Apartment Hotel is a brand new hotel situated in Hamra District in the heart of the famous Ras Beirut area..............From 70$ per room.....(more details and special rates)
 

 

The Maylfower Hotel 4* The Mayflower Hotel is located in  Hamra ,so convenient for the city, offers you walking access to the famous shopping streets, restaurants.....From 70$ per room..... (more details and special rates)

 

Takaya Suites Hotel 4*  Located in Ain El Tineh; Sakiat El Jenzir; Beirut - Lebanon. Takaya Suites Hotel is located in Verdun area, famous for its luxury shop....From 90$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

King's Suites Hotel 4* Located in the luxurious Raouche area, the King’s Suites Hotel is just a few minutes drive from everything that matters in Beirut. Leisure travelers are a short.......................From 110$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

The Parisian Hotel 4*The Parisian Hotel has a prime location in Ain El Mreisseh, few minutes away from the central business district of the city center, 10 minutes from International airport and at a walking distance from the beaches and Beirut's most hip and trendy shopping areas,pubs, restaurants and cafes. ....From $ per room....(more details and special rates)

 

Grand Suites Hotel 4* Grand Suites Hotel is the newest 4 star hotel in Raouche City. The hotel situated at the Center of Beirut and is just a short walk from the beautiful view of Raouche Rock. The hotel provides the convenience of modern amenities balanced perfectly................From 80$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Park Tower Suites 4*  Stay in pleasant surroundings with a short stroll from and close to all city services, in the vicinity of shops, restaurants, museums and entertainment needs. 
 .....From 85$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Sofitel le Gabriel Hotel 4* In the heart of Beirut, find the warm atmosphere, the refined design, the elegant style, and the personal.... From 185$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

 

NY-Suites Hotel 4* NY SUITES is located in the heart of Beirut, just a few minutes away from the tourist, leisure, business and shopping district of the capital - less than 10 min away from the Beirut international airport. .........From 110$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Charles Hotel 4*  Charles Hotel is located in Ain el-Mreisseh, the heart of Beirut nightlife and downtown, walking distance......From 75$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

 

White House Hotel 4*  The Hotel is conveniently located 15 Km from Beirut’s International Airport, 6.5 km from Down Town and an hour drive from the magnificent ski  .....From 70$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

El Sheikh Suites Hotel 4*  Overlooking the Mediterranean, El Sheikh Suites Hotel is ideally located in the hub of the Hamra business district....From 85$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Savoy Raouche Hotel 4*  with 75 rooms & suites, shadowing the Mediterranean, located in the heart of Beirut.......From 75$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Hotel De Ville 4* Located In Sodeco, next to French Embassy and the USJ university, it is surrounded by a blissful silence while only 2 minutes away from down town Beirut  where you can enjoy shopping and …spend your nights ................From 100$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Le Beryte Hotel 4* At the Le Beryte Hotel we have 42 luxurious rooms and suites, all with a marvelous view. They are specially conceived for the comfort and taste of our guests, with all different service worthy of..............From 85$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Le Cavalier Hotel 4*  The Cavalier, a four star hotel, is centrally located within Hamra, the famous shopping and commercial district of Beirut....From 85$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Bliss Suite Hotel 4*  Bliss Suite Hotel is a midtown hotel, located on Bliss street; a prestigious area of Beirut, with a magnificent view over the fascinating Mediterranean........From 75$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Promenade Hotel 4*  Located in Zalka, Greater Beirut's distinguished commercial center and shopping district, Promenade Hotel consists of an 18-floor tower.....From 105$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Eden Hotel 4*  Located in the heart of the Capital, Beirut, the jewel of the Middle East and overlooking the high .....From 75$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Legend Hotel 4*  Located in the quiet residential area of Ain Al Tineh - Verdun in the heart of Beirut.....From 80$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

 

Royal Garden Hotel 4*  Beirut, Hamra, Emile Eddeh Street. In the center of Hamra shopping district. 5 minutes walking distance from Corniche Manara Seaside.... From 80$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

Alexandre Hotel 4*  In the heart of Beirut, the “Hôtel Alexandre” is conveniently located in the business Center near the National Museum.
It is only three miles ....
From 95$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

The Diplomat Suite Hotel 4* Rising in the most ancient city, Beirut The Diplomat Suite Hotel stands at an eye's glance from the Raouche Rock of Lebanon, a ten minute drive from Beirut International ..................From 90$ per room.....(more details and special rates) 

 

 

Suite Hotel 4* On the northern edge of Beirut and only 10 minutes from Downtown lies the elegant Suite Hotel, right on the main road that takes you up to many picturesque towns and villages. The property is also close to shopping and entertainment areas......From 70$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Beirut Golden Plaza Hotel 4* One minute drive from Beirut International Airport. Beirut Golden Plaza is located on Airport Road. A few minutes drive from the thriving business districts and city center.......From 85$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

 

Rabieh Guest House Hotel 4* Rabieh Center incorporates a warm & well furnished guest house, a professionally managed restaurant, a well spaced ballroom, a conference room, a club house & an athletic club facilities. All this together with an adequate and sheltered parking that has been opened for the convenience & service of the people of Rabieh & their guests.....From 105$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Plaza Hotel 4*  When you arrive to The Plaza Hotel, you experience an atmosphere of exquisite personal service from an attentive, experienced staff. The Hotel is located in ......From 65$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Searock Hotel 4*   The hotel is situated close to the famous Raouche Boulevard and minutes away from the Hamra shopping district and....(more details and special rates)

 

Holiday Tower Hotel 4* Between Beirut City & Jounieh on the Mediterranean SeaModern architecture & cozy ambiance, with Lebanese touch.....(more details and special rates) Napoleon Hotel 4*  The Napoleon Hotel is located in the commercial and shopping area of Hamra street and fifteen...From 90$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

 

Beau Rivage Hotel 4*  The Hotel is located in Ramlet el Baida, 10 minutes from Beirut International Airport....(more details and special rates) White Tower Hotel 4*  White Tower Hotel is located on the Zalka Highway, halfway between the commercial city center and the tourist area of Jounieh.... (more details and special rates)

 

    3* Hotels

 

Bella Riva Suite Hotel 3* The Bella Riva Suite Hotel is located near the beach with couple of minutes walking distance from Hamra shopping.....From 85$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

La Cigale Hotel 3* In an atmosphere that joins both elegance and well being, La Cigale Hotel's rooms.....From 105$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Marble Tower Hotel 3*  Marble Tower includes 54 luxurious rooms and provides the following services.....From 75$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

  

 

Concorde Hotel 3*  Located in Manara, coffee shop, bar, valet & laundry service, bath, air conditioning, private balcony, mini bar, 24 hours room service, color TV, satellite TV, Int'l direct phone........ From 70$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Beverly Hotel 3*  Located in the heart of the tourist and business area of Beirut, surrounded by the fabulous five stars hotels, and close to....From 80$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

 

Port View Hotel 3* Port View Hotel is located in the heart of Beirut (Lebanon), About 15 minutes walk to Gemmayzeh street where all the Night life attractions, Pubs, Restaurants, Cafes, Night clubs etc ... 20 minutes walking distance to Downtown Beirut ... 20 minutes far from the Airport ... ..............(more details and special rates)

Cederland Hotel 3*  Located in Abdel Aziz street, Hamra, number of rooms 77......From 65$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

 

 

Astra Hotel 3*  Located in Ain El Mreisseh, restaurant, conference hall, number of rooms 80 ......From 45$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

Le Marly Hotel 3* Le Marly is a three stars hotel located in Hamra, one of the most important commercial and shopping center in Beirut....From 55$ per room.....(more details and special rates).

 

Kanjotel Hotel 3*.The Hotel is located on JAL EL DIB highway with immediate access to both the city of Beirut, the business capital and to Jounieh, Lebanon's favorite night ....(more details and special rates)

 

 

Lord’s Hotel 3*  Located in Ardati street, Manara, Parking, Valet & laundry service, Bath, Air conditioning, Private balcony, Mini Bar, 24 hours room service, color TV, Number of rooms: 47.......(more details and special rates)

Napoli Hotel 3* Napoli Hotel has been completely refurnished to provide its guests with the highest level of luxury comfort, and privacy. The Hotel very well knows that the guests are their one of the greatest assests, that is why they are always concerned about the guest's well being & satisfaction. A Magnificent Feel to be close and yet so.................From 70$ per room.....(more details and special rates) 

 

Hildon Hotel 3*  Located in Rawcheh, ten minutes away from Beirut International Airport and hundred meters away from....(more details and special rates) Pavillon Hotel 3*  Ambience: Modern with Louis XIV furnishings , Hamra shopping area ,60 Rooms, 7 Floors, Laundry Room, Fax (for guests), Babysitting or Child Care, Translation Services, Shops/ Commercial Services,..........From 45$ per room.....
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Berkeley Hotel 3*  The  Berkeley is a charming hotel offering personalized services which fit the requirements and needs of our guests....(more details and special rates)

 

Wiener Haus Hotel 3*   Located in Lyon street, Hamra, restaurant, night club, coffee shop, conference room, number of rooms 60 ..........From 45$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

The Private Hotel 3*........(more details and special rates) 
    2* Hotels

 

Mace Hotel 2*  Mace Hotel has a distinct position in the heart of Hamra Street, Beirut's main shopping district. It offers the following amenities....From 66$ per room.....(more details and special rates)

 

 

BEIRUT

Population of over 2.1 million as of 2007. Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's coastline with the Mediterranean sea, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport and also forms the Beirut District area, which consists of the city and its suburbs. The first mention of this metropolis is found in the ancient Egyptian Tell el Amarna letters, dating to the 15th century BC, and the city has been continuously inhabited over the centuries since.

Beirut holds Lebanon's seat of government and plays a central role in the Lebanese economy with its Downtown, Hamra, Verdun, and Ashrafieh based corporate firms and banks. The city is also the focal point of the region's cultural life, renowned for its press, theaters and cultural activities. After the destructive Lebanese civil war, Beirut underwent major reconstruction, the redesigned historic city center, marina, pubs and nightlife districts have once again rendered it a popular tourist attraction. Beirut was named the number one Place to Visit in 2009 by The New York Times. It was also list as one of the top ten liveliest cities in the world by the Lonely Planet list of the top ten cities for 2009

HISTORY

Originally named Bêrut, 'The Wells' by the Phoenicians,Beirut's history goes back more than 5000 years. Excavations in the downtown area have unearthed layers of Phoenician, Hellenistic, Roman, Arab and Ottoman remains. The first historical reference to Beirut dates from the 14th century BC, when it is mentioned in the cuneiform tablets of the 'Amarna letters.' Ammunira of Biruta (Beirut) sent 3 letters to the pharaoh of Egypt. Biruta is also referenced in the letters from Rib-Hadda of Byblos. The most ancient settlement was on an island in the river that progressively silted up. The city was known in antiquity as Berytus (see also List of traditional Greek place names); this name was taken in 1934 for the archaeological journal published by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Beirut.

HELLENISTIC/ROMAN PERIOD

In 140 BC, the city was taken and destroyed by Diodotus Tryphon in his contest with Antiochus VII Sidetes for the throne of the Seleucid monarchy. Beirut was soon rebuilt on a more regularized Hellenistic plan, renamed Laodicea in Phoenicia or Laodicea in Canaan, in honor of a Seleucid Laodice. The modern city overlies the ancient one and little archaeology had been accomplished until after the end of the civil war in 1991; now large sites in the devastated city center have been opened to archaeological exploration. A dig in 1994 established that one of Beirut's modern streets, Souk Tawile, still follows the lines of an ancient Hellenistic/Roman one.
Mid-first century coins of Berytus bear the head of Tyche, goddess of fortune; on the reverse, the city's symbol appears: a dolphin entwines an anchor. This symbol was taken up by the early printer Aldus Manutius in 15th century Venice.

Beirut was conquered by Agrippa in 64 BC and the city was renamed in honor of the emperor's daughter, Julia; its full name became Colonia Julia Augusta Felix Berytus. The veterans of two Roman legions were established in the city: the fifth Macedonian and the third Gallic. The city quickly became Romanized. Large public buildings and monuments were erected and Berytus enjoyed full status as a part of the empire.

Under the Romans, it was enriched by the dynasty of Herod the Great, and was made a colonia, Colonia Iulia Augusta Felix Berytus, in 14 BC. Beirut's school of law was widely known at the time. Two of Rome's most famous jurists, Papinian and Ulpian, both natives of Phoenicia, taught at the law school under the Severan emperors. When Justinian assembled his Pandects in the 6th century, a large part of the corpus of laws were derived from these two jurists, and Justinian recognized the school as one of the three official law schools of the empire (533). Within a few years, as the result of a disastrous earthquake (551),the students were transferred to Sidon. Saida (Sidon), IkamaAbout 30,000 were killed in Berytus alone and, along the Phoenician coast, total casualties were close to 250,000.

In 1888, Beirut was made capital of a vilayet in Syria, including the sanjaks Latakia, Tripoli, Beirut, Akka and Bekaa. Beirut became a very cosmopolitan city and had close links with Europe and the United States. Beirut became a centre of missionary activity that build an impressive education system. This included the Syrian Protestant College, which was established by American missionaries and eventually became the American University of Beirut (AUB). Beirut became the centre of Arab intellectual activity in the 19th century. Provided with water from a British company and gas from a French one, the city thrived on exporting silk grown on nearby Mount Lebanon. After French engineers established a modern harbor (1894) and a rail link across Lebanon to Damascus, and then to Aleppo (1907), much of the trade was carried by French ships to Marseille, and soon French influence in the area exceeded that of any other European power. In 1911, the population mix was reported in the Encyclopوdia Britannica as Muslims, 36,000; Christians, 77,000; Jews, 2500; Druze, 400; foreigners, 4100

CULTURE

The culture of Beirut has evolved under the influence of contact with many civilizations and peoples, including Greeks, Romans and Arabs. The law school in Beirut under the Romanized Berytus is believed to be the first law school in the world. This history of multi-culturalism is a point of pride for the Lebanese.
Beirut hosted the Francophonie and the Arab League summits in 2002. In 2007, Beirut hosted the ceremony for Le Prix Albert Londres, which rewards outstanding Francophone journalists every year. The city is set to host the Jeux de la Francophonie in 2009.

MUSEUMS

The National Museum of Beirut is just a few blocks from the French Embassy and the Military Tribunal, and is found just at the corner of the Damascus Expressway.
The American University of Beirut archaeological museum is the third oldest museum in the Middle East, it exhibits a wide range of artifacts from Lebanon and neighboring countries.
Sursock Museum was built by the Sursock family at the end of the 19th century as a private villa. It was then donat­ed to the Lebanese government and now houses Beirut's most influential and popular art museum. The permanent collection shows a collection of Japanese engravings and numerous works of Islamic art, and temporary exhibitions are shown throughout the year.
Robert Mouawad Private Museum exhibits Henri Pharaon's private archaeology and antiques collection, located near Beirut's the Grand Serail.
Planet Discovery is a children's science museum. It holds interactive experiments, exhibitions, performances and workshops, and awareness competitions.

SURSOCK MUSEUM

This Museum is one of the most important cultural centers of Beirut. The building, a mansion built in the 19th century, has a marvelous architectural design. It was donated by Mr. Nicholas Sursock to Beirut's Municipal Council. Visitors have to pass through the garden which is itself one of the Museum's main attractions. The museum is home to large collection of artwork, mostly Lebanese. The Museum holds an annual Fall/Winter exhibit for Lebanese artists. In the Fall of 96 and until the beginning of 97, some 142 Lebanese artists will exhibit their best work, many coming from Europe and North America. Location: Ashrafieh - Quartier Sursok.

THE MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT

Remember to bring a valid ID to get in the campus of the university which is described as on of the most beautiful college campuses of the world. The museum includes among its collection a fine display of Arab coins, many rare, some unique. Location: Bliss Street- on the campus of the American University of Beirut.

TOURISM

The once destroyed town center is thriving once again and is very much active. Its former reputation as a crossroads between three continents and gateway to the East has been restored and modernized. Beirut is the oft-invoked 'Paris of the East', and there is plenty of sightseeing, shopping, cuisine, and nightlife to keep a tourist within the city limits for the duration a visit to Lebanon. Lebanon's capital city is a vibrant, stylish metropolis, All over the city, sleek, modern buildings are springing up, alongside arabesque Ottoman and French-style buildings, giving Beirut a unique and very distinctive style often not seen in other Middle Eastern cities.
In Travel and Leisure magazine's World Best Awards 2006, Beirut was ranked 9th best city in the world, falling just short of New York City and coming ahead of San Francisco. However, the list was voted upon before the war broke out in Lebanon that same year. Tourist numbers have increased exponentially these last few months. Recently, Lonely Planet named Beirut as ranking in its 2009 top ten liveliest cities on the planet. 'The New York Times' ranked Beirut first on its '44 places to go' list of 2009

MIDDLE AGES

Beirut passed to the Arabs in 635. As a trading centre of the eastern Mediterranean, Beirut was overshadowed by Akka during the Middle Ages. From 1110 to 1291 it was in the hands of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem. John of Ibelin, the Old Lord of Beirut (1179–1236) rebuilt the city after the battles with Saladin, and also built the Ibelin family palace in Beirut.

 

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