Beirut - St Nicolas stairs event
Beirut Travel Guide - Lebanese Charm
Beirut Travel Guide - Lebanese Charm
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 Lebanon's 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.
Beirut has survived a rough history, falling under the occupation of one empire after another,. Originally named Bêrūt, The Wells by the Phoenicians, Beirut's history goes back more than 5000 years. Excavations in the downtown area have unearthed layers of Phoenician, Hellenistic, Roman, Arab and Ottoman civilizations.
Beirut enjoys Mediterranean climate. Come in April to June for warm, dry days and long, cool evenings (15–25°C). Temperatures in July and August rise above 30°C and humidity can be somewhat overwhelming. Most areas of Beirut have a friendly atmosphere and Beirutis have a reputation for being very polite, friendly, sociable and outgoing. The locals are used to the sight of foreigners and many of them are happy to get to know you and even to show you around the city.
Districts of Beirut includes :
Downtown
Badaro
Hamra
Ain El Mraiseh
Clémenceau
Manara
Rawcheh
Verdun
Ramlet El Baida
Ashrafieh
Gemmayze
Mar Mikhael
Monot Street
Jnah
Beirut was once the self-proclaimed Paris of the Middle East. It still has an outdoor cafe culture, and European architecture can be found everywhere. Many Beirutis (as well as other Lebanese) speak French and/or English, to varying degrees, along with Arabic. Each district has its own sights and places to visit. The following listings are just some highlights of things that you really should see if you can during your visit to Beirut. The complete listings are found on each individual district page.
A lot to see in Beirut such as :
National Museum of Beirut
Sursock Museum
Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque
Beirut Central District
Martyrs' Square, Beirut
Raoucheh
Gouraud
Zaitunay Bay
Grand Serail
Hamra
Raouche Rocks
mim museum
Souk El Tayeb
René Moawad Garden
Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Roman Baths, Beirut
Al-Omari Grand Mosque
Beit Beirut
American University of Beirut
Verdun
Mar Mikhael
Ain Al Mraiseh
Manara
Gemmayzeh
Maronite Cathedral of Saint George, Beirut
Sanayeh
Beirut Luna Park
Sahet Al Nejmeh
Verdun
Planet Discovery
TayounehSassine Square
Corniche Ain Mreisse
St nicholas stairs
Villa Audi Mosaic Museum
AUB Beach
Nijmeh Square
St. Maroun - Church
Dar El-Nimer for Arts and Culture
Badaro
Ra's Bayrut
Horsh Beirut - حرج بيروت
Geitawi
Bab Idriss
Museum of Lebanese Prehistory
Saray
Ramlet al-Baida
AUB Assembly Hall
Pigeon Rocks
Place de l'Etoile
Jeita Grotto
Lebanese cuisine is a mix of Arab, Turkish, and Mediterranean influences, and enjoys a worldwide reputation for its richness and variety as well as its Mediterranean health factor. Olive oil, herbs, spices, fresh fruits and vegetables are commonly used, as well as dairy products, cereals, fishes and various types of meat. A visit to Beirut includes the traditional Lebanese Mezze (Meza), an elaborate variety of thirty hot and cold dishes.
As the city is quite compact, walking is the best way of getting around, and perfect for getting off the beaten track to find unexpected surprises. Most people however will not walk throughout the city, rather they will walk within certain districts and take cars/taxis to get from one district to another. Streets are poorly signposted, often giving a number instead of the street name you will have on your map, and few Beiruti locals would know how to navigate according to their names.
There are lots of hotels in Beirut's metropolitan area, ranging from cheap hostels to luxury suite hotels. Prices and quality vary across the spectrum, but if you look well enough, there's bound to be the perfect hotel inside whatever budget you set.
( Beirut - Lebanon ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Beirut . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Beirut - Lebanon
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Daraj Al Fan 2011 | درج الفن 2011
Beirut's Tourist Festivals is displaying for the third year onDaraj Al Fan or St. Nicholas' stairs in Gemayzeh- Lebanon, local paintings, sculptures and other kinds of art done by Lebanese artists. Many tourists, Lebanese and known personalities attended the exhibition that is set all along the stairs...
LEBANON: BEIRUT: GROTTO OPENED FOR FIRST TIME IN TWENTY YEARS
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One of Lebanon's main tourist attractions- the Jeeta Grotto is open for visitors again after being closed for nearly twenty years during the country's civil war.
The Lebanese Christian Militia used the grotto to store weapons and ammunition knowing it would not be attacked by the Moslems.
Before the civil war the Jeeta Grotto was a well-known tourist Lebanon landmark
15 miles north of Beirut, in the Kesserwan area , the natural rock formations seemingly defy gravity and logic to create a wonderland beneath the ground.
But for 20 years its been off-limits for sightseers.
During the Lebanese civil war from 1975 to 1990 the main Christian militia Lebanese Forces used the cave to store weapons and ammunition.
They knew the caves were so respected for their geological wonders that they would not be attacked by their Moslem enemies.
But Lebanon's Tourism Minister Nicolas Fattoush put all that behind him today as he reopened the grotto to the public.
The event was well attended by local dignitaries and diplomats.
The outside of the grotto was totally destroyed during the war and much work was needed to make it a site that could cope with hundreds of visitors each day.
A German company, Mappas was given the job of refurbishment and it took more than year to complete.
Part of the overhaul included a new environmentally friendly battery operated train which will take passengers through the grotto without causing any pollution.
A cable car to take people to the opening of the grotto is also hoped to pull in the visitors.
Once inside the tunnels and stairs take the tourists all around the grotto with new lighting and access ways to improve the visit.
The Lebanese claim that it is one of the most spectacular assortments of stalagmites and stalactites in the world.
Now, with access to the grotto reopened, they hope thousands of people will be able to see them once again.
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درج مار نقولا عتباتٌ صامتة تشهد على مرور الزمن
درج مار نقولا البيروتي عتباتٌ صامتة تشهد على مرور الزمن
FAST: St Nicholas MASSIVE stair clear (13-14 step)
Michael, Sam and Duncan's trip to town and we bumped into some stairs......
Cabriolet Film Festival - Beirut 2019 - The TVC
Lebanese & International Short Film Festival.
Untold is the theme of the 11th edition.
June 7, 8 & 9, 2019.
St. Nicolas Stairs, Gemmayze - Beirut.
Open Air Event - Free Entrance.
Special thanks to Badih About Chakra.
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المبنى التراثي المتاخم لدرج مار نقولا لم يعد اليوم على لائحة جرد الابنية التراثية في وزارة الثقافة
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Beirut City Tour
Explore Beirut known as The Paris of the Middle East thanks to its French influences and vibrant cultural and intellectual life. Discover the most beautiful streets and sightseeing the city has to offer. Enjoy a guided tour in Down Town, Saifi Village, Blue Mosque, The Egg Cinema, The Roman Baths, The Big Sarai, Parliament square, Beirut Souks, Gemmayze street, St. Nicolas stairs, Sursock Museum, Mar Mikhael street.
Enjoy Lebanese food for lunch.
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Cabriolet Film Festival - Beirut 2018 - The TVC
Lebanese & International Short Film Festival.
Freedom is the theme of the 10th edition.
June 8, 9 & 10, 2018.
St. Nicolas Stairs, Gemmayze - Beirut.
Open Air Event - Free Entrance.
Special thanks to Nada About Farhat, Elie Kamal and Nadi!
Snowshoeing at Tannourine Cedars Reserve with Adventures in Lebanon Feb 8th 2015
Snowshoeing at Tannourine Cedars Reserve with Adventures in Lebanon Feb 8th 2015
The Bear Arabia Tours
The following movie is made from pictures we collected from the previous Bear Arabia Tours (around Lebanon, Syria & Jordan) and 2010 IGLTA FAM trip to Beirut, Lebanon.
Some pictures from around Lebanon were used to give a general idea of the country.
To know more about our coming tours, please refer to BearArabia.org or Lebtour.com
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Be yourself or everyone else ANAdiva's first exposure to the public
Be yourself or everyone else, a signature event organized for ANADiva's Campaign on Sunday 20th of September 2009 at 9. Quirky installations set in Gem Bar and on Saint Nicholas stairs in Gemayzeh, Lebanon. attracted a crowd of passers-by and media people.
Black faceless models carried messages about the effects of standardization of beauty and loss of identity of Lebanese women.
Sewing machines on tables at GEM bar symbolized the mass-production of beauty and the fabrication of identical women, a major social issue that this event addressed through an unusual set.
Hope you enjoy it! Gwen
French FM back in Lebanon to try to break presidential election deadlock
1. Exterior of Christian Maronite Patriarchate
2. Mid of entrance
3. French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner arriving inside and going up stairs
4. Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir shaking hands with Kouchner
5. Wide of Sfeir and Kouchner entering meeting room surrounded by media
6. Mid of Kouchner and Sfeir
7. Wide of meeting
8. Close up of Kouchner
9. Mid of Kouchner and Sfeir
10. Close-up of Sfeir
11. Wide of Kouchner walking down stairs to address media
12. SOUNDBITE: (French) Bernard Kouchner, French Foreign Minister:
I repeat that France is committed to Lebanon. I told the Patriarch that we support him in what is a very hard mission.
13. Wide of Kouchner leaving Patriachate to meet anti-Syrian lawmaker Saad Hariri
14. Exterior of Saad Hariri's palace
15. Mid of Kouchner and Hariri in meeting
16. Mid of Kouchner
17. Mid of Hariri
18. Various of meeting
STORYLINE:
France's foreign minister on Tuesday continued efforts to mediate between Lebanese rival factions to reach a consensus on the election of a president in the remaining 12 days, and try to prevent the nation's slide into further crisis.
Bernard Kouchner met with Cardinal Nasrallah Sfeir, head of the influential Maronite Catholic Church, and Lebanese lawmaker Saad Hariri, who heads the anti-Syrian parliamentary majority.
I repeat that France is committed to Lebanon, Kouchner told media after meeting Sfeir, who has started negotiations with other Christian leaders to create a list of names of possible presidential candidates.
I told the Patriarch that we support him in what is a very hard mission, he added.
Kouchner has visited Lebanon several times in an attempt to help end a nearly one-year-long political deadlock and resolve the fierce power struggle between the Saniora government, which is backed by the United States, Europe and moderate Arab states, and the Hezbollah-led opposition, supported by Iran and Syria.
His latest attempt comes as the deadline nears for President Emile Lahoud to leave office on November 24 and Parliament to make another attempt to elect a president on November 21.
Kouchner will also meet other Christian leaders and government officials, including Prime Minister Fuad Saniora.
His visit followed one last week by President Nicolas Sarkozy's chief of staff to Beirut just after the French leader met in Washington with U.S. President George W. Bush to discuss a variety of issues, including Lebanon.
Lebanese media has reported that the French this time have the blessing of Washington in their mediation.
Lebanon is mired in its worst political crisis since the end of the 1975-1990 civil war.
The government and opposition have failed in three previous attempts since September to reach a compromise, torpedoing the election.
Failure to elect a president could throw Lebanon in further chaos and could result in a power vacuum and in the formation of two rival administrations.
Political tensions had eased in recent weeks as the two camps negotiated over reaching a consensus over a candidate.
But tensions spiked again after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah warned on Sunday that his powerful Syrian- and Iranian-backed group will not recognise a president elected without a consensus.
Officials in the majority responded on Monday by accusing Nasrallah of seeking to overthrow the government.
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Musical Event To Protect Mar Mikhael Stairs
Journey into Lebanon - Day 3 classical music MV challenge
Our third day in Lebanon. A tour around Beirut for the St. Nicolas Stairs, music conservatory and Sursock Museum.
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Diamonds are forever Hala Tayah Jewels
Founded in 2006 in Beirut Lebanon, Hala Tayah Jewels stands as one of the most esteemed and refined jewelry creations.
Location: Ashrafieh, Sursock Street, facing Linda Sursock Palace, on top of Saint Nicolas Stairs, Beirut, Lebanon.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 6:30 pm.
Website: halatayah.com
Facebook: halatayahjewels
Email: info@halatayah.com
Phone: 00961 1 328286
Cabriolet Film Festival 2012
Cabriolet Film Festival 25 - 26 27 May 2012
Lebanon Beirut Gemmayze St Nicolas Stairs
Organized by Laboratoire d'Art
Sursock reborn as Beirut's first interactive museum
From nighttime walks around the city to workshops on art conservation, Beirut's grandiose Sursock Museum reopens this week as Lebanon's first interactive museum of contemporary art.