Beirut

Beirut, Lebanon’s capital, is a city that captivates with its history, culture and surprisingly hectic nightlife. In the Golden Age of Lebanese tourism (in the 1950s and 60s), Beirut was even known as the ‘Paris of the Middle East’, and today it seamlessly blends the modern and the ancient.

Beirut’s downtown district, refurbished after the civil war, provides a glimpse into its Roman, Ottoman, and colonial French architectural heritage. The restored Beirut Souks, an iconic open-air shopping complex, is a testament to the city’s resilience and dynamism.

Equally fascinating is the National Museum, housing archaeological artefacts that tell the country’s 7,000-year-old history. Visit the Roman Bath ruins, take a trip to the Raouché Rocks for a stunning coastal view and immerse yourself in local cuisine at Gemmayzeh Street (try Le Chef!). After dark, experience Beirut’s legendary nightlife in the lively bars and clubs of Mar Mikhael.