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   Beirut (/ b eɪ ˈ r uː t / bay-ROOT; Arabic: بيروت, romanized: Bayrūt ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. As of 2014, Greater Beirut has a population of 2.5 million, which makes it the third-largest city in the Levant region and the thirteenth-largest in the Arab world.

   • Area code: +961 (01)
   • Country: Lebanon

   • Demonym: Beiruti
   • Patron Saint: Saint George

2. www.britannica.com › place › BeirutBeirut | History, Population, Religion, & Tourism | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Beirut, capital, chief port, and largest city of Lebanon. It is located on the Mediterranean coast at the foot of the Lebanon Mountains. It served as an economic, social, intellectual, and cultural hub of the Arab Middle East until 1975, when the city was ravaged by the country’s 15-year civil war.

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   • 1. the capital and chief port of Lebanon; population 2,006,500 (est. 2009). It was badly damaged during the Lebanese civil war of 1975–89.

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4. www.cntraveller.com › gallery › things-to-do-inThe best things to do in Beirut - CN Traveller

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   Dec 4, 2018 · 4 December 2018. Getty Images. Beirut, the city of contrasts, where the jacaranda flowers and oleander fill the streets and gardens of old, crumbling French-style villas, where one shop window glitters with ancient Roman glass and priceless ancient art pieces and the next doorway is riddled with bullet holes, relics of the 2006 civil war.

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   Sep 8, 2023 · From sunset spots to established museums and atmospheric neighbourhoods, here's our guide to the best things to do in Beirut. Jutting out into the Mediterranean, Beirut is encircled by sandy beaches, limestone cliffs and soaring mountains.

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7. www.lonelyplanet.com › lebanon › beirutBeirut travel - Lonely Planet | Lebanon, Middle East

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   Discover Beirut, a vibrant and diverse city with a rich cultural heritage and a lively nightlife scene. Find out the best attractions, museums, restaurants and activities in this East-meets-West destination.

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8. www.timeout.com › beirut › things-to-doThings to do in Beirut | Top 20 | Time Out Beirut

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   Discover the best attractions, restaurants, shops and nightlife in Lebanon's capital. From the Roman ruins of Baalbek to the underground club B018, Beirut offers a feast for all senses and appetites.

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   Is Beirut a good place to visit?

   • The New York Times ranked it at number one on its "44 places to go" list of 2009. 2011 MasterCard Index revealed that Beirut had the second-highest visitor spending levels in the Middle East and Africa, totaling $6.5 billion.

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   What is Beirut famous for?

   • Beirut is well known for having a thriving nightlife and in recent years, it's become famous for its techno parties, where revellers dance until the early hours of the morning at clubs such as BO18, Ahm and Ballroom.

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   Where is Beirut located?

   • The city is situated on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coast. Beirut has been inhabited for more than 5,000 years, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. Beirut is Lebanon's seat of government and plays a central role in the Lebanese economy, with many banks and corporations based in the city.

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   What to do in Beirut?

   • Keep following the path to the Raouché neighbourhood and you’ll meet the famous Pigeons’ Rocks, sentinels of the Beirut coastline. Alternatively, grab a bicycle at Beirut by Bike and let the fresh sea air matt your hair as you glide along the Corniche on two wheels. 2. Munch your way through a platter of mezze Think Lebanon. Think food.

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10. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g294005THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Beirut - Tripadvisor

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    Things to Do in Beirut, Lebanon - Beirut Attractions. Explore popular experiences. See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Full-day Tours (218) Day Trips (268) Theme Parks (3) Nature and Wildlife Tours (41) Cultural Tours (228) Water Parks (3) Archaeology Tours (74) Private and Luxury (100)