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CHEZ SAMI
Chez Sami is a superb sea-food restaurant just outside the city centre. A tranquil lapping of waves against the shore, delicious meal of freshly caught...BREAD REPUBLIC
Bread Republic Cafe is a democratic breakfast spot, much favored by locals. Moreover, breakfast is available at any time of the day there! It offers...KARAM BEIRUT
Lebanese cuisine is world famous for its freshness and diversity of flavors. Therefore, regardless of how long you stay in Beirut, be sure to visit...BARDO
Bardo resembles a club of likeminded folks, and exudes a democratic, hassle-free spirit. You can watch a movie there, projected on a wall, play a table game...OLIO
If, being in Beirut, you feel a sudden craving for a luscious pizza, wish to have a good midday meal or a substantial snack before checking out some...
Chez Sami is a superb sea-food restaurant just outside the city centre. A tranquil lapping of waves against the shore, delicious meal of freshly caught...BREAD REPUBLIC
Bread Republic Cafe is a democratic breakfast spot, much favored by locals. Moreover, breakfast is available at any time of the day there! It offers...KARAM BEIRUT
Lebanese cuisine is world famous for its freshness and diversity of flavors. Therefore, regardless of how long you stay in Beirut, be sure to visit...BARDO
Bardo resembles a club of likeminded folks, and exudes a democratic, hassle-free spirit. You can watch a movie there, projected on a wall, play a table game...OLIO
If, being in Beirut, you feel a sudden craving for a luscious pizza, wish to have a good midday meal or a substantial snack before checking out some...
MARGHERITA
If, being in Beirut, you feel a sudden craving for a luscious pizza, wish to have a good midday meal or a substantial snack before checking out some...LA PARILLA
Due to its geographical position, Beirut has always been a junction point between east and west, three continents, different cultures and religions...MUSIC HALL
If you're in the city on a weekend, your first night must certainly include the Music Hall. It's a Beirut institution, and an evening of cabaret that runs the gamut...THINGS TO DO
Beirut is definitely walkable. Begin a walking tour at the CENTRAL SQUARE, by the HAMIDIYYEH CLOCK TOWER, built in 1897 for the tenth anniversary...WORTH KNOWING
Before travelling to Beirut, make sure that your passport does not have an Israeli visa. If it does, then you will have to change your passport...
If, being in Beirut, you feel a sudden craving for a luscious pizza, wish to have a good midday meal or a substantial snack before checking out some...LA PARILLA
Due to its geographical position, Beirut has always been a junction point between east and west, three continents, different cultures and religions...MUSIC HALL
If you're in the city on a weekend, your first night must certainly include the Music Hall. It's a Beirut institution, and an evening of cabaret that runs the gamut...THINGS TO DO
Beirut is definitely walkable. Begin a walking tour at the CENTRAL SQUARE, by the HAMIDIYYEH CLOCK TOWER, built in 1897 for the tenth anniversary...WORTH KNOWING
Before travelling to Beirut, make sure that your passport does not have an Israeli visa. If it does, then you will have to change your passport...
ESSENCE
If you find yourself heading for the airport in the early morning light, and you spot a local partygoer on his way home after a night out with friends, then you...GIBRAN MUSEUM
The Gibran museum is dedicated to the legendary, Lebanese-born artist, writer and philosopher Khalil Gibran, who lived in the United States...SERAIL HILL
Serail Hill offers a majestic view of the sea and the mountains of Lebanon. It is the site of three impressive Ottoman architecture monuments - the Grand Serail...BEIRUT ART CENTRE
Located in an industrial sector of the city, the Beirut Art Centre (BAC) is Lebanon's leading contemporary art institution. Its principal goal is to produce...ROBERT MUAVAD PRIVATE MUSEUM
The Robert Muavad Private Museum is located close to the Grand Serail, in a restored, 100-year-old, Oriental Gothic mansion, which once belonged...
If you find yourself heading for the airport in the early morning light, and you spot a local partygoer on his way home after a night out with friends, then you...GIBRAN MUSEUM
The Gibran museum is dedicated to the legendary, Lebanese-born artist, writer and philosopher Khalil Gibran, who lived in the United States...SERAIL HILL
Serail Hill offers a majestic view of the sea and the mountains of Lebanon. It is the site of three impressive Ottoman architecture monuments - the Grand Serail...BEIRUT ART CENTRE
Located in an industrial sector of the city, the Beirut Art Centre (BAC) is Lebanon's leading contemporary art institution. Its principal goal is to produce...ROBERT MUAVAD PRIVATE MUSEUM
The Robert Muavad Private Museum is located close to the Grand Serail, in a restored, 100-year-old, Oriental Gothic mansion, which once belonged...
SURSOCK MUSEUM
The Sursock Museum is one of the most popular museums in Beirut and is Lebanon's principal, modern art museum. It is located in the former Sursock...NATIONAL MUSEUM OF BEIRUT
The most significant archaeological museum in Lebanon and one of the largest in the Middle East houses the world's leading collection of...SOUK EL TAYEB
Souk el Tayeb was the first farmers' market in Beirut and is still the most popular. Part of its success lies in its support of the Slow Food philosophy...BOKJA
The Bokja interior design store is a destination in itself. As you cross the establishment's threshold, you will get the impression that you have...SENTEURS D’ORIENT
If you simply want to spoil yourself, or to bring back a useful souvenir that you would be glad to present as a gift to your friends, then it is well worth...
The Sursock Museum is one of the most popular museums in Beirut and is Lebanon's principal, modern art museum. It is located in the former Sursock...NATIONAL MUSEUM OF BEIRUT
The most significant archaeological museum in Lebanon and one of the largest in the Middle East houses the world's leading collection of...SOUK EL TAYEB
Souk el Tayeb was the first farmers' market in Beirut and is still the most popular. Part of its success lies in its support of the Slow Food philosophy...BOKJA
The Bokja interior design store is a destination in itself. As you cross the establishment's threshold, you will get the impression that you have...SENTEURS D’ORIENT
If you simply want to spoil yourself, or to bring back a useful souvenir that you would be glad to present as a gift to your friends, then it is well worth...
LIBRAIRIE INTERNATIONALE
Librairie Internationale is one of the best-known bookstores in the city. Along with excellent literature (in English, French and Arabic), you will also find...THE BEIRUT SOUKS
Although it is widely believed that a marketplace was already located here way back in the Phoenician times, and that the Souk is almost as old as...SARAH’S BAG
Sarah's Bag is located in the delightful Achrafieh quarter, on the second floor of an old, historic building. The store is the result of an extremely successful...L’HOTE LIBANAIS
Price-wise, Beirut's accommodations would probably not suit the budget traveller, since relatively few, classical bed and breakfast options are...FOUR SEASONS HOTEL BEIRUT
The Four Seasons is the Four Seasons, wherever you stay, in whichever country. This Beirut hotel took more than nine years to build and opened...
Librairie Internationale is one of the best-known bookstores in the city. Along with excellent literature (in English, French and Arabic), you will also find...THE BEIRUT SOUKS
Although it is widely believed that a marketplace was already located here way back in the Phoenician times, and that the Souk is almost as old as...SARAH’S BAG
Sarah's Bag is located in the delightful Achrafieh quarter, on the second floor of an old, historic building. The store is the result of an extremely successful...L’HOTE LIBANAIS
Price-wise, Beirut's accommodations would probably not suit the budget traveller, since relatively few, classical bed and breakfast options are...FOUR SEASONS HOTEL BEIRUT
The Four Seasons is the Four Seasons, wherever you stay, in whichever country. This Beirut hotel took more than nine years to build and opened...
HOTEL ALBERGO
The Hotel Albergo is one of the most charming places to stay in Beirut. It can be found in Achrafieh, one of the city's oldest Christian quarters and home to...LE GRAY
Despite the destruction inflicted upon Beirut during the 2006 Lebanon War, one of England's best-known hotel operators obstinately stuck with the idea...LA CENTRALE
La Centrale is well worth the visit for both aesthetic and gastronomic reasons. Its interior, which was designed by architect Bernard Khoury, is an experience...AL FALAMANKI
If you wish to enjoy authentic, Lebanese cuisine in a lively and carefree atmosphere, then Al Falamanki is the right place to go. The restaurant is...LA PLAGE
If, on a warm and sunny summer day, you wish to savour tasty seafood with a brilliant, panoramic view of the Mediterranean, then La Plage is the right place...
The Hotel Albergo is one of the most charming places to stay in Beirut. It can be found in Achrafieh, one of the city's oldest Christian quarters and home to...LE GRAY
Despite the destruction inflicted upon Beirut during the 2006 Lebanon War, one of England's best-known hotel operators obstinately stuck with the idea...LA CENTRALE
La Centrale is well worth the visit for both aesthetic and gastronomic reasons. Its interior, which was designed by architect Bernard Khoury, is an experience...AL FALAMANKI
If you wish to enjoy authentic, Lebanese cuisine in a lively and carefree atmosphere, then Al Falamanki is the right place to go. The restaurant is...LA PLAGE
If, on a warm and sunny summer day, you wish to savour tasty seafood with a brilliant, panoramic view of the Mediterranean, then La Plage is the right place...
RAWDA
Practically every Beiruti you meet will tell you to make at least one visit to the Rawda café. At first, you might wonder what all the fuss is about...GRUEN EATERY
The Gruen Eatery is one of the most popular places to have lunch among local business and fashion circles. It is located a bit off the beaten path...THE GOOD LIFE
New places to go in Beirut sprout like mushrooms after rain, and the latest to flower are instantaneously trendy. A shop called the Good Life, for example...
Practically every Beiruti you meet will tell you to make at least one visit to the Rawda café. At first, you might wonder what all the fuss is about...GRUEN EATERY
The Gruen Eatery is one of the most popular places to have lunch among local business and fashion circles. It is located a bit off the beaten path...THE GOOD LIFE
New places to go in Beirut sprout like mushrooms after rain, and the latest to flower are instantaneously trendy. A shop called the Good Life, for example...
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