What to do and see in Beirut, Lebanon: The Best Sights & Landmarks

December 2, 2021 Augustus Redeker

Often called "Paris of the Middle East", Beirut is a thriving hotspot for shopping, socializing and sightseeing, despite many wars and unrest. The city has been rebuilt several times, with modern architecture sharing space with Ottoman and colonial French buildings. Bustling streets such as Hamra and Ashrafieh provide hopping nightlife while the National Museum and the Gibran Museum give visitors a taste of the city's history. The Corniche is the place for activities like jogging and biking.
Restaurants in Beirut

1. Al-Omari Mosque

Beirut Lebanon
Excellent
48%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 99 reviews

Al-Omari Mosque

Reviewed By ElyasA34 - Beirut, Lebanon

Welcoming to non muslims, this mosque was once a crusader church. A really interesting and unique place to visit, full of history and beautiful ornaments!

2. American University of Beirut

Riad El-Solh, Beirut 1107 2020 Lebanon +961 1 340 460 http://www.aub.edu.lb/
Excellent
64%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 771 reviews

American University of Beirut

Reviewed By ofolokekolo - Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Located between a very busy city street and the Corniche, this beautiful garden forest offers to visitors the opportunity to enjoy the perfect match between arquitectura and nature, while being energized by the presence of young students all over the place. I spent almost 3 wonderful hours enjoying the environment and relaxing my mind between forest and sea view. The access It is totally free but your passport is required! Does miss it in your next visit to Beirut!

3. Al Ba’sa

Bliss, Beirut Lebanon
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Al Ba’sa

4. Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George

Beirut Lebanon http://www.discoverlebanon.com/en/panoramic_views/beirut/view_orthodox_cathedral.php
Excellent
66%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 358 reviews

Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George

Reviewed By sartzetakise2015 - Thessaloniki, Greece

A beautiful Greek orthodox church with some very nice iconographies on the walls (part of the old ones have survived the destruction of the civil war). The most important part though is the history hidden underneath the church in a well designed museum. Signs of a number of civilizations laid one on top of the other literally. Do mot miss to visit There is a small charge, definitely worth it.

5. Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque

Martyrs' Square, Amir Bachir, Beirut Lebanon +961 3 306 237
Excellent
61%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 786 reviews

Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque

Reviewed By jeanphonse1 - Ottawa, Canada

Beautiful Islamic architecture. The imam of the mosque makes a historical introduction about the building and the surroundings in Beirut

6. Zaitunay Bay

sn Beirut Marina - Minet el Ho Beirut Marina, Beirut Lebanon +961 3 996 976 [email protected] http://zaitunaybay.com
Excellent
51%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,125 reviews

Zaitunay Bay

The Zaitunay Bay certainly exceeds all expectations and transcends the national borders to further polish Lebanon’s image and allow it to assume its rightful position as a touristic destination, but more importantly, as an exclusive and luxurious destination rivaling the best the world has to offer. Being the go-to place for all the Lebanese, Zaitunay Bay also inevitably is a prominent touristic destination. A must-see destination offering an array of various, cultural, leisure and social activities which finally brings back those faded photographs of Lebanon into the new millennium.

Reviewed By kavishand

Nice marina with a beautiful view and has a severel cafes and restaurants to experience the Lebanese cuisine and lifestyle. Nice place to visit.

7. Cathedrale St Elie des Grecs-Catholiques

Place de l'Etoile, Beirut Lebanon
Excellent
39%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 18 reviews

Cathedrale St Elie des Grecs-Catholiques

8. Badaro

Badaro St, Beirut Lebanon
Excellent
47%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 53 reviews

Badaro

Reviewed By adancing - Beirut, Lebanon

On the outskirts of downtown Beirut lays Badaro with it fancy streets and cute fine dining restos, the pubs there are mixed with ages ranging from teens to adults in their 50s, this is the most relaxed scene in Beirut.

9. Rouche Sea Rock

Beirut Lebanon
Excellent
57%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 202 reviews

Rouche Sea Rock

Reviewed By sarabV5676IT - New York City, United States

Nice place for a short stop in Beirut. Sunset time is good for taking nice picture. Plenty of coffee shop around.

10. Roman Baths

Beirut Lebanon
Excellent
33%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 246 reviews

Roman Baths

Reviewed By Padburygal - United Arab Emirates, null

As someone who lives pretty near to Chester (a large Roman site) in the UK, you would think I wouldn’t find this impressive. I was bowled over by a) the scale of the place b) the quality of the ruins and c) how it’s right in the centre of the city - with commercial buildings on all sides.

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