Beirut is one of the oldest cities in the world. It dates back to the 5th century BC. It has a unique geographical location, which combines the beautiful nature with its mountains, valleys and its ancient monuments, The charming city of Beirut, The capital of Lebanon.
Currencies: The official currency is the Lebanese Lira
Airports: Beirut has only one airport; Beirut International Airport, also known as Rafic Hariri Airport. The airport is located in the south of the city. It was opened in 1954 and due to the civil war, until the late Prime Minister Rafik Hariri renewed and made it in the best possible way, After the martyrdom of Hariri, the airport was named in honor of him.
Beirut is characterized by a mild climate, somewhat hot in the summer, in spring and autumn, the weather is generally mild with low temperatures and rain in winter.
Rock of Raouche
Considered an important tourist landmark in Lebanon, which is two large rocks, also known as the rock of love, located in the beach area of Raouche, it is also the destination of many tourists to its privileged location amid the sea, On the opposite side of the beach there are many distinctive restaurants and cafés.
Mosque of Mohammed Amin
Beirut’s largest and most beautiful mosque in terms of design, built by former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. Is characterized by its huge minarets and is predominantly Ottoman.
Solidere
It is an archaeological area located in the center of Beirut, also known as Badwan Town and Solidere. It is named after the company that repaired it after the destruction of the civil war. It is a lively area packed with restaurants, cafes and shops.
Beirut National Museum
The National Museum of Beirut is located in the center of the capital. It was built in 1942 and houses hundreds of thousands of rare artifacts dating back to different eras of history, such as the Roman, Greek, Islamic and Mamluk periods.
Al Hamra Street
Al Hamra Street is the most famous street in the capital city of Beirut. It is a lively street full of shops, clothes, jewelry, gifts and other shops, where you can make a shopping tour of this wonderful street and enjoy different cafes and restaurants.
The Cedar Tree Forest Visit
Who does not like rice forests? Icon of beauty in Lebanon. It is an important tourist attraction in Lebanon. It cannot be ignored. You will find it more fun to stroll through the wonderful cedar trees. It will be a pleasant experience, especially if your visit is in the winter, with the magnificent view of the cedar trees covered in white snow.
There are a variety of means of transportation in the capital Beirut, between public buses and taxis, in addition to the possibility of renting cars..
(1) Taxi
(2) Car rental
(3) Public buses
There are many markets and malls in Beirut, for example the City Mall in the center of the city, which enjoys high shahrazit high. Due to its many shops, cafes and restaurants, there is also the Syrian Sunday Market.
Beirut has only one airport; Beirut International Airport, also known as Rafic Hariri Airport. The airport is located in the south of the city. It was opened in 1954 and due to the civil war,Until the late Prime Minister Rafik Hariri renewed and made it in the best possible way,After the martyrdom of Hariri, the airport was named in honor of him.