Photo coming — National Museum of Beirut
National Museum of Beirut
Phoenician sarcophagi to Ottoman art; check current hours.
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Things to do in Beirut: the local short list
Beirut layers Phoenician, Roman, Ottoman and French history under a famously resilient nightlife and food scene. Check current travel advisories before visiting.
Photo coming — Beirut Corniche & Raouché
Beirut Corniche & Raouché
Sunset walk to the Pigeon Rocks.
Photo coming — Downtown & Martyrs' Square
Downtown & Martyrs' Square
Roman baths, mosques and churches side by side.
Photo coming — Gemmayzeh
Gemmayzeh
Historic staircases (Escalier de l'Art), bars, galleries.
Photo coming — Sursock Museum
Sursock Museum
Modern art in a 1912 villa; check current status.
Photo coming — Jeita Grotto (day trip)
Jeita Grotto (day trip)
Cable car, upper grotto walk, lower grotto boat.
Photo coming — Byblos (day trip)
Byblos (day trip)
Crusader castle, wax museum, old harbour lunch.
Photo coming — MIM Mineral Museum
MIM Mineral Museum
World-class mineral collection.
Planning the trip?
Primary airport: Beirut BEY (Rafic Hariri International), ~9 km south of downtown. Taxis ~20-30 min. NOTE: check current government travel advisories before planning; conditions change. Fly into Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) — see the Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport airport guide for terminals, real transport prices and layover itineraries.
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What airport serves Beirut?
Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport. Primary airport: Beirut BEY (Rafic Hariri International), ~9 km south of downtown. Taxis ~20-30 min. NOTE: check current government travel advisories before planning; conditions change.
What is Beirut known for?
Beirut layers Phoenician, Roman, Ottoman and French history under a famously resilient nightlife and food scene. Check current travel advisories before visiting.
What sport does Beirut live for?
Basketball rivals football for the city's heart. Basketball: Al Riyadi and Sagesse (Hekmeh) pack arenas; Lebanon's national team is an Asian contender. Football: Nejmeh vs Ansar is the Beirut derby. Water sports and skiing (Faraya Mzaar) round out the year.
Can I cruise from Beirut?
Yes — Port of Beirut (Beirut port receives cruise ships in calmer years (East Med itineraries); schedules are irregular. NOTE: check current advisories.). See the cruise guide.
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