Places to visit in Beirut. Where are the places to visit in Beirut? There are some cities. You don’t want it to end when you travel.. You get lost in the streets and try to lose yourself. Actually what you are looking for is yourself. While you are traveling, you learn to talk to yourself, stay alone and realize how much you forget yourself in Istanbul.. How lonely you are in such a crowd.
The Route to Follow in Lebanon: You can read the details of this route below.
Here’s what Beirut aroused in me. Every city I go to causes me to dream different dreams, to face myself and relax.. Even therapists say to no avail, “Take a vacation and listen to yourself.”
In this article, you can see both places to visit in Beirut and other cities that I recommend you to see in Lebanon.
When traveling, you can only see places to visit. He learns to know himself, not just his neighbor.. Although I have visited so many places, I still can’t find myself.. something is still missing. Maybe 20s depression, maybe greed. Anyway…
Places To Visit In Beirut : All starred points show places to visit
Places to Visit in Beirut
Now, if you want to see the city from start to finish, believe me, 1 day is enough.. But especially if you want to go to their back quarters, then the color of the matter may change.. We personally didn’t go to the back quarters so we wouldn’t chase excitement.
Streets of Beirut
“Don’t worry too much. Curiosity can do bad things to you.” said our brothers, and we were idly wandering around the city centre.. So let me tell you within the framework of what I know.
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1. Saint George Maronite Cathedral
We are going to this cathedral, where I have seen the structures of two religions next to the mosque for the first time, together.
Saint Georges Greek Orthodox Cathedral : Beirut Gezi
It is known as the oldest church in Beirut. It is a beautifully restored structure to preserve its centuries-old splendor.
2. Mohammed Al-Amin Mosque
On the way to the Mosque, which is within walking distance, we go to the most important mosque of the country and the city, passing through very modern designed streets.. Although it looks quite beautiful from the outside, the embroideries on the dome especially on the inside catch my eye.
Mohammed Al-Amin Mosque : Beirut Places to See
I think I sit and stare at its dome for at least half an hour. The motifs on the inside of the mosque dome, in which dozens of shades of red are used, fascinate people.
For some reason, the mosque is quite similar to our Blue Mosque from the outside.. It turns out that its architect, Azmi Fakhuri, was inspired by the Sultan Ahmet Mosque and built this Mosque.
Saint George Maronite Cathedral : Places to Visit in Beirut
The construction of the mosque took 5 years between 2002-2007.. Right behind the mosque is the tomb of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, who is said to have spent a lot of time in the rebuilding of the country.
3. Monot (Mono Pronunciation) Street
Wow, this is the heart of Beirut’s nightlife, but what fun was going on, you should live once in your life… Lie. It’s all a lie.
Beirut nights
After leaving the restaurant, walk this street during the day, Mohammed Al-Amin Mosque What do we want to go. We say let’s cross the street during the day. It has no charm. We even come in the evening, we see that it is an exaggeration again. There are 3-5 places, that’s all.. So you don’t need to come.
4. Abdel Wahab Restaurant
Lebanon would definitely be incomplete for me if I didn’t go to this restaurant. I heard so many, so many praiseworthy words that I walked for 2 hours, not eating anything for 12 hours to taste those dishes, and then starving even more.. Well, is it worth it?
You can read my detailed Lebanese cuisine recommendations at the link Lebanese dishes.
Famous Abdel Wahab Restaurant Beginnings : Beirut Dining
It was worth it bro. Their food is very good and very close to our taste.. Before entering the mall, we walk to the restaurant from Achrafieh (Eşrefiye) street.
5. ABC AVM
We are walking from the restaurant to ABC AVM, one of the most important shopping malls in the city.. I wish we didn’t walk. I swear there was always a slope. you don’t make this mistake. Normally I hate malls. But we have to go for phone shopping.
ABC AVM : Beirut Shopping
This is how the mall will see it anyway. there is nothing. Phone prices, for example Samsung S6 Edge, are about 100 dollars cheaper compared to Turkey.. How to record a phone call from abroad in Turkey I wrote the details in my article.
6. National Museum of Beirut
We pay 3000 Lebanese Lira for a taxi and say we go to the most important museum in Lebanon.. But normally there are people who want 5,000 or even 10,000.. There are incredible discounts in this city when you bargain.. Keep in mind.
Then we arrive at this museum, which is the pride of the country.. To be honest, it is a much more well-kept and much more beautiful museum than I expected.. I told you, Beirut surprises me with everything.
National Museum of Beirut : Beirut
There are about 100,000 works on display. The museum, which has 2 floors, is quite spacious and everything is clear.. Must see when you come. You can already visit in 1 hour.
7. Hamra Street
As our hotel is very close to Hamra Street, we visit Hamra Street in the evenings.. This is known as one of the most important and famous streets of the city.
Hamra Streets: Places to Visit in Beirut
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However, there is not much that draws our attention.. That’s why we go to the National Museum of Beirut, one of the most important museums in the city, at 12 noon.
8. Place des Martyrs Monument
We pass right by the Mohamed Al Amin mosque and the Saint George Maronite Cathedral in the very heart of the city, and proceed to the street where the monument is located in the middle of the road on our left.
Place des Martyrs Monument : Places To Visit In Beirut
This monument is very important for Lebanese. Because it is a monument where you can see the traces of the civil war, the bullet marks.. They don’t repair it as an example either.
9. Roman Remains
We proceed to see the Roman ruins in a small area just behind the mosque.
Roman Remains : Places To Visit In Beyryt
These ruins were unearthed 50 years ago. As you know, this city is a city that was destroyed and rebuilt 7 times.. That’s why it smells of history above and below. We like to protect historical textures.
10. Place De I’Etoile Square (Star Square)
After seeing the Roman ruins, we proceed to this square, which is just 100 meters behind it.. This is the heart of the downtown area. A very nice square decorated with a 25 meter high clock tower.
Place De I’Etoile Square : Places to visit in Beirut
2. After Abdülhamid’s accession to the throne, the people of Beirut built and immortalized this clock tower to celebrate this event.. The cafes around the square make you feel like you are walking in any square in Europe.
I think this was the most beautiful square in the city.. This square, which is located in a wonderful area adorned with buildings made in brown tones, reminded me of the Champs-Elysées Street in Paris for some reason.
All streets led to this square.. You should definitely see it illuminated both during the day and at night.
11. Saint Georges Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Orthodox Cathedral located right on Place De I’Etoile Square. Must see when you come. Sometimes, after seeing different buildings and evaluating them myself, “I wish I was an architect.”
Saint Georges Greek Orthodox Cathedral : Beirut Places to visit in Beirut
Comparison as you see it people gain the ability to. Learning as you travel. As he learns, his horizons open.
12. Lebanese Parliament (Lebanese Parliament Building )
We proceed to this building, which is located just behind the clock tower but has nothing to see.
Lebanese Parliament (Lebanese Parliament Building ): Lebanon Travel
A building you can see from the outside when you come to the square. I just wrote it so you know where it is.. Proceeding from the street in the full photo, we proceed to the ruins of the Roman Baths.
13. Roman Bath Vestiges (Roman Bath Ruins)
We proceed by passing the stairs to the area where the ruins are located at the back of the Parliament Building.. This is the area where the baths from the Romans are located.. Since the Romans lived in this city for centuries, they left behind a lot of historical buildings.
Roman Bath Vestiges : Places to visit in Beirut
We wish they could unearth more, and we walk through it to our next stop, Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church.. As we go, the Government Palace remains on our left.
14. Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church
This is the church you know. I’m getting tired of seeing buildings slowly anyway. As I mentioned earlier, I realize that I am slowly getting enough of history.
Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church
Sea, sand, sun, light wind, a little Mediterranean for me… If there is a sea, write me. Philippines for example. I’m a fan…
15. Magden Abraham Synagogue(Synagogue)
We couldn’t enter this synagogue just below the church. They said it was closed. If you have time, I say stop by.
Solidere Sokakları
16. Al Omari Mosque
We are driving on Waygan Street, one of the main streets. We’re still in the Downtonwn area. This mosque, which is our next stop, was destroyed and rebuilt 7 times.
Al Omari Mosque : Places to visit in Beirut
It was originally a cathedral, but it was converted into a mosque in 1291 during the Mamluk period.. You will see the inscription treasure of the Ottoman and Mamluk periods inside.
17. Beirut Municipality (Beirut City Hall)
After you exit Al Omari Mosque, you will see Beirut City Hall on your right.. There is nothing, I just wanted to point it out for you to see.
Beirut Municipality (Beirut City Hall ) : Places to visit in Beirut
To your left is the famous Beirut Souks. This is one of the must-see places in Beirut. It’s a nice area, especially on the weekends, where the people roam.
18. Beirut Souks
Now it’s time for some rest as fatigue begins. We have been walking for about 4 hours so far.. While we think we deserve a coffee, we’re in the city’s premier shopping district. Not only in the mall, there are hundreds of luxury stores in this area.
Beirut Soaks : Places to visit in Beirut
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You can find the world’s most expensive brands in this region. After resting for half an hour, it’s time to set sail for the Mediterranean.. To breathe, we immediately throw ourselves to Zaitunay Bay, located in the marina area.
19. Zaitunay Bay
As we wander around the region, our mouths open, so to speak.. Mercedes, BMWs, Ferraris, the world’s best quality stores… What’s more.
What we saw while walking to the Marina area was just the beginning.. While I was waiting for a poor area, the rows of buildings lined up around the marina, located at the beginning of the famous Corniche (Coast) area dominated by skyscrapers, astonish me.
Zaitunay Bay : Places To Visit In Beirut
I think this is the most beautiful area in town. We come both day and night. After walking around the marina, we go to the famous Pigeon Rocks by walking for about 1 hour from the beach to watch the sunset.
20. Pigeon Rocks
One of my favorite activities in a city is walking.. My feet come off but I enjoy it immensely. Especially if I’m walking on the beaches of Beirut on the Mediterranean coast, on a beautiful sunny afternoon, no one is happy with me.
We were such children for a while that we had some fun in the amusement park located 300 meters away from Pigeon Rocks.
Then we went to see the famous Pigeon Rocks and we finished the day by sitting at Bay Rock Cafe, watching the sun set over the rocks, listening to arabic music and the smell of hookah.
And these rocks are no joke.. It’s just so famous that’s all. You can see it in the video I have already attached above.
21. Jeita Grotto (Jeitta Cave)
We set off at 9 am accompanied by our own private vehicle and guide Muhammet, arranged by our hotel, to tour Jeitta Grotto-Harissa-Byblos the next day.. We pay $100 for this tour. Expensive…
They pick you up from your hotel at 9am and bring you back at 5pm. Prices are almost the same everywhere.. But if the number of people you are going to is high, the amount per person will be less.. FYI.
Jeita Grotto : Places to visit in Beirut
About 20 km away and 30 minutes away We go to this famous cave located in. Along the way we pass the Lebanese neighborhoods built on the hills.. Traffic is bad. It’s okay on the roads.
This cave is the place that impresses me the most in this tour we went to accompanied by Arabic music.. This 2-storey cave was found in 1836.. We walk upstairs and take a boat ride downstairs.
By the way, don’t throw away the ticket given to you.. By cable car, you will first go to the upper floor, then take the train and come to the lower floor.
You can visit these areas by taking a tour of Jeita Grotto, Harissa, Byblos
By train, on the way. from outgoing trains. In ring logic. A work of art, not a cave. I have never seen such a beautiful. One of the few places where my mouth is open. One is watching a movie for a moment and feels like a ghost will pass by.
There are huge stalactites and stalagmites in the cave.. It was a breathtaking place with the lighting.. You will always leave your camera, bags and phones when you enter the door.
But we somehow managed to take pictures.. Just for you… I was so impressed with this cave that I could not come to my senses for a long time after seeing it, even though I was never aware of the existence of such a wonderful place.. I didn’t want it to end. Glad we came.
22. Harissa
After a wonderful tour of Jeitta Cave for an hour and a half, we go to our next stop, Harissa.. The reason we came here is the statue of the Virgin Mary, which is installed on one of the most important hills of the country.
First, we pay 7000 Lebanese Liras for the cable car ticket, which will enable us to reach the hill, which is 500 meters above the sea level, from the point at sea level.
To be honest, I got a little scared when I got on this old cable car.. But I didn’t want to go back without getting on.. When you come to Harissa, the view you will see will be as follows. Watch, sir…
For about 10 minutes, we officially pass through the buildings and reach the hill with the wonderful Mediterranean view.. Since it was Sunday, all the Christians came with their children.
Harissa : Places to visit in Beirut
It seems to me that they are more religious than us. The Virgin Mary statue is one of the best features in the world.
There is a church under it.. If you wish, you can go up to the statue and mingle with the crowd.. Do not return without walking on the same road with the crying people and experiencing the gentle wind flowing slowly through your skin and mixing with the Mediterranean Sea.
23. Byblos
As we were descending from the hill, our guide Muhammet came to the hill and picked us up.. So you can buy a cable car ticket for one way.
Then we go to Byblos, 40 minutes away, one of the oldest cities in the country and one of the most beautiful in my opinion.. The location of this city has a special importance for everyone.
Byblos : Places To Visit In Lebanon
Reason , the oldest city in the world, the birthplace of the alphabet and the place that gave the Bible its name. It is also on the UNESCO World Heritage List.. The city is quite well preserved and is a tiny city.. There are cafes and restaurants everywhere.
Everyone is smoking hookah like crazy as usual.. First we take a mini city tour and then we go to the castle on the beach.. There’s no joke. It may appear while you’re here.
Afterwards, we dine at the famous Chez Pepe restaurant. Prices are expensive as always.. We leave Byblos around 4 pm and return to Beirut.
24. Baalbeck, Ksara and Anjar
I take this route 2 times to Lebanon.. we travel on our way. This tour, which includes the oldest historical cities of the country, is a bit expensive.. You can make this trip with a chauffeured vehicle if you wish, and it costs an average of 100-120 dollars and it is necessary to allocate 1 full day.
In Lebanon Baalbeck, one of the most beautiful places to visit
Entrance to Baalbeck from Roman times is 15,000 Lebanese Liras. This is actually one of the most beautiful buildings from those times.. Especially the temples still managed to survive.. We allocate about 2 hours for sightseeing.
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Ksara is a place famous for its wines.. Visiting the wine cellars in Caves de Ksara. Entry is free. If you want to buy wine, they also sell wine for every budget.. An average of 1 bottle of wine costs 10,000 Lebanese Liras.
The first address when it comes to wine in Lebanon: Ksara
Anjar is actually a 1300-year-old historical city located in the Bekaa Valley.. Excavations are still going on today.. Entry is 6,000 Lebanese Lira.
Anjar is one of the most beautiful Lebanese ancient cities
This is the summary of my 3-day trip to Lebanon finished. If you want to see everything about Lebanon and Beirut, I invite you to read my related article.. Lebanon travel guideyou can check my article. There I told all the details I knew about Lebanon one by one.. Don’t forget to follow me on my social media accounts below or on the side.. Imagine. Think about it…