Beirut
Lebanon's energetic capital, where museums, neighbourhood restaurants and Mediterranean walks sit close together.
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Beirut
Lebanon's capital region brings together neighbourhood life, museums, restaurants and the Mediterranean Corniche.
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Explore Beirut
Use Beirut as a city break or a base for trips along the coast and into Mount Lebanon.
Hamra, Achrafieh, Gemmayzeh, Mar Mikhael, Downtown and Raouche each offer a different side of the city.
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Attraction · Coast and viewpointsPigeon Rocks
Beirut's best-known coastal landmark: two limestone sea stacks just off Raouche.
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National Museum of Beirut
Lebanon's principal archaeology museum and an accessible introduction to the country's long history.
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