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One cannot talk about Beirut without talking about the glorious history of the place. As Beirut was centrally it is used as a main seaport in Lebanon. The history of Beirut in Lebanon dates back to 5000 years and the administration of Beirut have changed hand many times. Beirut has seen many wars of occupation during the glorious years and after the Middle Ages Beirut was under the control of Ibrahim Pasha. Things began to look rosy after 1888 and Beirut was declared as the capital of a “vilayet”. As a popular hub for the missionaries Beirut has seen the amalgamation of many cultures and religions including the Arab religion and the Protestant teachings. After the independence of Lebanon in 1943 Beirut was proudly declared as the capital of the place and it is considered as one of the favorite tourist destinations in Lebanon.

A Mediterranean climate and diverse geographical regions Beirut is a perfect place for the holiday. Regarded as one of the most important tourist attractions in Lebanon, Beirut is protected by the mighty Mount Lebanon and is kissed by the waters of the Mediterranean. Beirut boats of the largest airport in the country or the Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport and has numerous flights of reputed airline companies from all over the world flying to Beirut. An interesting character of Beirut is that the city boasts of the true colors of the metropolis and is known as the pot-pourri of different cultures. The culture of Beirut is significantly colored by the Greek and Roman influence and has a distinctive mark of the Arab culture. When you are in Beirut you will experience the “true Oriental charm”.

Among the numerous attractions in Beirut one can find the beautiful Museum of Antiquities. It is the collection that is worth looking and in spite of the constant raids by the Israelis and the Syrians the museum boasts of the finest collection of artifacts in the whole of Lebanon. A little away you will be able to visit Jounieh and the famous Castle Mousa. Some of the other attractions of Beirut include the famous Habtoorland which is a well-known theme park in Lebanon, Boulevard which is a swanky shopping mall and houses some of the finest brands, Byblos which boasts of the archaeological ruins and Faraya which offers a panoramic view of the mountains.

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