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 …
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Traditional Lebanon
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On the lonely crossroad of Independence Street and Damascus Road in Achrafieh’s Sodeco neighborhood, once stood the Barakat Building.
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Keep Lebanon close to your heart with these cool and functional souvenirs.
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Developed from a heritage of blade-making that stretches back almost 250 years, by the Haddad family in Jezzine, the traditional cutlery adorned with intricately designed handles in the shape of a …
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Tour guide Mira Minkara has made it her mission to bring visitors back to her home city of Tripoli. LT joins her on one of her now-famous tours taking in modern …
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A remarkable museum only 15 minutes from Beirut in Beit Mery shows Lebanon’s history through the eras Few people are aware of the existence of the Lebanese Heritage Museum, but its …
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There are numerous women and associations keeping the art of embroidery alive around Lebanon from Douma to Zouk Mikhael, from North to South. Here are just a few of them The …
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In Lebanon, the ancient board game backgammon is much more than just a game to pass the time of day; it’s tied into Lebanese identity WHERE TO PLAY – In the …
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The heritage of embroidery is an important part of Lebanon’s cultural tapestry but it’s a tradition in fast decline. We meet the women of Artisanat du Chouf and Artisanat Mabrouk who …
