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Beirut is the capital city of Lebanon with a population of approximately 2.1 million people in its metropolitan area. Although having something of a reputation as a city destroyed by civil war and terrorist interventions, Beirut is now trying to put the past behind it and recapture something of the glamor it possessed before 1975, when it was described as the "Paris of the Middle East" (though it's claim to the title has long since expired). Your visit to Beirut will not be regrettable because the city still has its suprises that can put the traveler in awe. Its diversity, religious and cultural, and its French elegance suprise many tourists as they enter the dazziling capital of an old and diverse civilization.
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Beirut was called the "Paris of the Middle East" because of its outdoor cafes and Meditterean architecture and also in part because virtually all Lebanese people can speak French and English along with their native Arabic. Here are some places to see:
Centre Ville (Beirut Central District).
Corniche.
Raouche.
Sursock House.
Roman baths in Downtown Beirut.
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Beirut has plenty of things to see and do. When the weather is right, one can swim and ski in the same day. Beirut is filled with intresting things to see and do. Although Beirut has suffered some damage from recent years, the city is a magnificant place to see, you will no doubt enjoy your stay in this cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Vist the amazing beach clubs, although few actually have sandy beaches. Many have instead pools or rock formations on the sea, although in all cases, there is access to the sea.
Ski at world-class resorts in Mt.Sannine on the outskirts of Beirut.
Party on Monot street and Gemmayzih district.
Shop in the multiple city shopping centers, including Monoprix, ABC(pronounced 'Ah-Beh-Seh'), and Dune. Downtown Beirut is a network of cafes, restaurants, higher-end fashion outlets, and the crown of Beirut's 'resurrection' (though many criticize the downtown for being rather sterile and/or soul-less, with little character).
Walk along al-Manara/Rausche, the beachside boardwalk that overlooks the Mediterranean.
Hamra and Ashrafiyeh are both extremely busy shopping districts, and are both crucial to any visit of Beirut. Ashrafiyeh is more to the high end, and is overall a bit pricier than Hamra.
Wine tasting at Chateau Ksara.
Nearby Cities:
Jounieh
Saida
Tyr
Tripoli
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Lebanese cuisine is known for its healthy, balanced and tasty food like: Tabboulé, Hommos, Baba ghannouj, Balila, Fattoush, Kibbé, Warak Inab, Falafel.
Baguette - A fast food restaurant. It has many branches in Lebanon --> At Hamra, Bliss street, facing the American University of Beirut.
Socrate - A great restaurant. It has also pastry --> At Hamra, Bliss street, facing the American University of Beirut (tel: 00961 1 363 011).
KFC - A fast food restaurant. --> Park Residence bldg., Raoucheh (tel:00961 1 808 900).
Pain D'or - Pastry. It has many types of bread, and a lot of branches in Lebanon --> Pain D'or Mazraa, Corniche El Mazraa, El Koussa Center (tel:00961 1 653 018).
Istanbuli - Lebanese/Middle Eastern/Persian Food - This restaurant is located in just of Hamra Street, Hamra District, Beirut.
Hard Rock Cafe - A must for people who don't want food they can't get at home, have a burger and a beer while enjoying good views to the Mediterranean.
Tribeca - Named after the neighborhood in NYC, they might be the only place in Beirut that has bagels, albeit a Lebanese version of the bagel. It's a cute place where you can get some coffee, browse the internet, and even have an omelet in the morning. On Adbul Wahab St. just east of Monot St.
Manara Palace - A great place to have some mezze and a hookah and the seating can't be beat - right on the sea. It's also open all night long, so after you're done with Monot or Gemmayze, swing by. It's right next door to the light house on the Corniche in Ras Beirut.
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