Beirut

In Beirut, the city of chaotic charm, April is characterized by the scent of the sea mixing with spring-time flowers. We take a walk through Hamra with Zawarib. In the early…

The old stairs of Mar Mikhael and Jeitawi have seen the city transform around them. They hold memories of the city’s past; but as Beirut becomes more urbanized, like the old communities that surround them, they face an uncertain future.

Located northeast of the capital, Bourj Hammoud is one of the most densely populated areas in the entire Middle East. With a large Armenian community, the neighborhood has become a firm favorite with locals and foreigners alike.

Located in Banque du Liban’s headquarters in Hamra, the Banque du Liban Museum documents the political history of Lebanon through its many currencies.

Anyone flying into Lebanon has probably seen this remarkably colorful district. However, it wasn’t always this bright.

A new mobile application is on the scene, empowering citizens to make a difference to Lebanon’s seemingly endless waste management woes.

With the support of the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism, we take you around eight of the most impressive museums in and around Beirut that are perfect for a family outing.

Tucked in one of Mar Mikhael’s quiet streets is Zanzoun, a recently restored traditional Lebanese home and L’Hôte Libanais’s most recent addition in Beirut.

Some of Beirut’s museums are as beautiful to look at from the outside as they are to explore from the inside. With the support of the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism, we take you around four.

On the lonely crossroad of Independence Street and Damascus Road in Achrafieh’s Sodeco neighborhood, once stood the Barakat Building.