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City Guide Beirut Posted on September 10, 2012 by vivek Beirut Beirut is the capital city of Lebanon with a population of approximately 2.1 million people in its metropolitan area. The city is on a relatively small headland jutting into the east Mediterranean. It is by far the biggest city in Lebanon. Due to Lebanons small size the capital has always held the status as the only true cosmopolitan city in the country, and ever since the independence, has been the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon. 20km to its North is Jounieh, a city very closely associated with Beirut. Paris of the Middle East was once a self proclaimed title for Beirut. Beirut is famous for an outdoor caf culture and European architecture is to be seen al around. Beirut is the largest city in Lebanon and is huge with a large number of districts. Each and every district has beautiful sights and places of their own to visit. The cimate in Beirut is Mediterranean. IDEAL PLACES TO VISIT National Museum Of Beirut exhibits about 1,300 artifacts dealing with Lebanons Archeology and History . Pigeon Rocks A monumental natural arch jutting up from the Mediterranean. Great place to sit at one of the roadside cafes and watch the sun set. There are a large number of parks in Beirut to visit some of them are Sanayeh Park, Emmile Edd Road, Horsh Beirut , Khalil Gebran Park Downtown District , Debbas Square Saifi village Downtown Cilicia Museum Beirut, gorgeous collection of Armenian religious and cultural Sursock Museum Beirut, truly an extraordinary sight is one of the countrys most illustrious dynasties, IDEAL PLACES TO SHOP The Downtown Beirut has fancy and designer stores on display at: Hamra street with many international and upscale brands is an area featuring much revitalization over the last few years . Many International brands along with great restaurants, cafes, and a movie theatre are available at ABC Mall, Achrafieh Alfred Naccache Street. Virgin Megastore with branches at Beirut International Airport, Martyrs square Downtown , City Mall , ABC department store . IDEAL PLACES TO EAT

Lebanese cuisine is a mix of Arab, Turkish, and Mediterranean influences, and enjoys a worldwide reputation. Abdel Wahab el-Inglizi is a favourite with locals for its table-bending buffets. Al-Balad Beirut offers the tastiest, best-value Lebanese mezze in Downtown. Ristretto Beirut, serves good strong espresso shots and some of the best breakfast eggs and pancakes in town Formal Italian restaurants suitably lavish dcor and lengthy wine list

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