Beirut

Shopping & districts

Port of Beirut

The Port of Beirut sits on Lebanon's Mediterranean coast in northern Beirut and first opened in 1887 during the Ottoman era. As one of the largest ports in the eastern Mediterranean, it serves as the city's gateway.

Museums & galleries

National Museum of Beirut

The National Museum of Beirut is Lebanon's national archaeological museum, opened in 1942. Its collection of roughly 100,000 items traces history from antiquity through the Middle Ages.

Temples & religious sites

Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque

A Sunni mosque in downtown Beirut, also known as the "Blue Mosque." Its towering minarets and grand dome stand out prominently on the city skyline.

Shopping & districts

Ashrafieh

Ashrafieh is an upscale residential district in eastern Beirut. Sitting on the city's highest ground, it's a great place to explore on foot along its hilly streets, taking in views across the city.

Shopping & districts

Shatila refugee camp

A Palestinian refugee camp in southern Beirut, established in 1949. Since the Syrian civil war, it has also become home to Syrian refugees.

Museums & galleries

Sursock Museum

A museum of modern art in Beirut, Lebanon. It's a great place to unwind while taking in modern and contemporary art.

Temples & religious sites

Maronite Cathedral of Saint George, Beirut

The cathedral of the Maronite Catholic Church in downtown Beirut, built between 1884 and 1894. Highlights include its Neoclassical façade inspired by the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, along with a gilded coffered ceiling and marble interior decoration.

Temples & religious sites

Al-Omari Grand Mosque

The Al-Omari Grand Mosque is a Sunni mosque in the heart of downtown Beirut. It's a landmark you'll naturally come across while walking through the city, offering a close-up look at Islamic architecture.