5. Day Beirut VI
September 6, 2022 in Lebanon ⋅ ☀️ 30 °CTo be continued…
To be continued…
The invention of the Phoenician Alphabet, the prototype for all alphabets in the world, is the most significant contribution that Lebanon has made to the whole of humanity. The new system, immediatelyRead more
The Mohammed al-Amin Mosque is a Sunni mosque in Beirut and the Friday Mosque of the Lebanese capital.
The construction of the mosque was commissioned by the then Lebanese Prime Minister RafikRead more
Saint George is a church building of the Maronite Church in Beirut. It is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Beirut and thus the seat of the archbishop.
The Maronite Cathedral of Saint George wasRead more
The Place de l'Étoile is a square in the city centre of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. It is surrounded by important political and religious buildings.
The square was laid out in the 1920s when theRead more
Martyrs' Square historically known as "Al Burj" or "Place des Cannons", is the historical central public square.
Like the Martyr's Square in Damascus, it is named after the 6 May 1916 executionsRead more
The vibrant areas of Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhaël are home to some of the best restaurants and bars. I went there in the evening with my cousins and drank a lot, laughed and had a good timeRead more
Since the Jaita Grotto is a must-see when visiting Lebanon. We decided to go there early on the 6th day to escape the traffic at midday.
Unfortunately, only half of the cave was accessible becauseRead more
The lower gallery which has an overall length of 6,200 metres is located 60 metres below the upper gallery. It is traversed by a smooth underwater river and a lake (the "Dark Lake"). Visitors areRead more
Afterwards, we went to the Khalifa restaurant in the Dahia area of Beirut.
Traditional Lebanese cuisine for little money. Lunch for 9 people cost the equivalent of 60 euros, or 2 million LebaneseRead more