Beirut - Wikipedia
WEBBeirut (/ beɪˈruːt / bay-ROOT; [3] Arabic: بيروت, romanized: Bayrūt ⓘ / beɪˈruːt /) is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. As of 2014, Greater Beirut has a population of 2.5 million, [4] which makes it the third-largest city in the Levant …
Beirut | History, Population, Religion, & Tourism | Britannica
WEB1 day 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.
Beirut summary | Britannica
WEBLebanon, country consisting of a narrow strip of territory on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It is one of the world’s smaller sovereign states. The capital is Beirut. Though Lebanon, particularly its coastal region, was the site of some of the oldest human settlements in the world—the.
Beirut - New World Encyclopedia
WEBBeirut (Arabic: بيروت, Bayrūt, Greek: Βηρυττός Viryttós, French: Beyrouth, Syriac: ܒܝܪܘܬ) is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. The first mention of the city is found in the ancient Egyptian Tell el Amarna letters, dating to the fifteenth century B.C.E., and the city has been continuously inhabited over the centuries since.
Beirut travel - Lonely Planet | Lebanon, Middle East
WEBFast-paced, fashion-conscious and overwhelmingly friendly, it's not a relaxing city to spend time in – it's too crowded, polluted and chaotic for that – but its energy, soul, diversity and intoxicating atmosphere make it a vital, addictive city.
12 Fun Things to do in Beirut, Lebanon: Top Attractions to Visit
WEBNov 8, 2023 — Beirut, often referred to as the “Paris of the Middle East,” is best known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and diverse architecture. The city boasts a mix of ancient ruins, modern skyscrapers, bustling markets, and a lively arts scene.
Things to do in Beirut | A guide to Beirut, Lebanon - CN Traveller
WEBDec 4, 2018 — The ruins of the ancient Roman Baths in Beirut, Lebanon Getty Images. Rising like the proverbial phoenix, Beirut is vibrant and exciting, soulful and complex yet welcoming and cosmopolitan. When you hit Beirut and the bars of Gemmayzeh, you feel the pulse of the city, and it’s racing.
Beirut – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEB6 days ago — Beirut (Arabic: بيروت Bayrūt, French: Beyrouth) is the capital city of Lebanon with a population of approximately 2.1 million people in its metropolitan area. The city is on a relatively small headland jutting into the east Mediterranean. It …
Beirut - Mediterranean, Capital, Reconstruction | Britannica
WEB1 day ago — Beirut - Mediterranean, Capital, Reconstruction: Beirut was occupied by the Allies at the end of World War I, and the city was established by the French mandatory authorities in 1920 as the capital of the State of Greater Lebanon, which in 1926 became the Lebanese Republic.
Must-see attractions Beirut, Lebanon - Lonely Planet
WEBDiscover the best attractions in Beirut including National Museum of Beirut, MIM, and St George Crypt Museum.