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Lebanon at a glance
- Capital
- Beirut
- Population
- 5,364,482
- Area
- 10,452 km²
- Calling code
- +961
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
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Lebanon
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Currency LBPTime in Beirut 03:50UTC+03:00Country codes LB / LBN
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Beirut. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque
Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Gibran Khalil Gibran Garden
Gibran Khalil Gibran Garden is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Maronite Cathedral of Saint George, Beirut
Maronite Cathedral of Saint George, Beirut is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
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Cathedral of Saint Elias and Saint Gregory the Illuminator
Cathedral of Saint Elias and Saint Gregory the Illuminator is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Robert Mouawad Private Museum
Robert Mouawad Private Museum is one option for your time in Beirut. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Saint Louis Cathedral of the Capuchin Fathers
Saint Louis Cathedral of the Capuchin Fathers is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Riad Al Solh Square
Riad Al Solh Square is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Al-Omari Grand Mosque
Al-Omari Grand Mosque is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Al-Majidiyyeh Mosque
Al-Majidiyyeh Mosque is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Beirut Castle
Beirut Castle is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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National Evangelical Church of Beirut
National Evangelical Church of Beirut is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Platinum Tower (Beirut)
Platinum Tower (Beirut) is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Marina Towers (Beirut)
Marina Towers (Beirut) is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Ziade Palace
Ziade Palace is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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BEY
An arrival option for Beirut
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
8.3 km from the city centre · straight line
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Flights at BEY
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| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | 8.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
Beirut · OLBA
Elevation87 ft
Coordinates33.819833, 35.487443
Runways
03 / 21
12467 × 148 ft
CON16 / 34
11138 × 148 ft
CON17 / 35
10663 × 197 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP120.3 MHz
ATIS120.6 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
TWR118.9 MHz
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Getting around Beirut
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Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Beirut. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
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More ideas for your stay
Browse 15 ideas for Beirut — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
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Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Directions ↗Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque
Directions ↗Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Gibran Khalil Gibran Garden
Directions ↗Gibran Khalil Gibran Garden is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Maronite Cathedral of Saint George, Beirut
Directions ↗Maronite Cathedral of Saint George, Beirut is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Cathedral of Saint Elias and Saint Gregory the Illuminator
Directions ↗Cathedral of Saint Elias and Saint Gregory the Illuminator is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Robert Mouawad Private Museum
Directions ↗Robert Mouawad Private Museum is one option for your time in Beirut. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Saint Louis Cathedral of the Capuchin Fathers
Directions ↗Saint Louis Cathedral of the Capuchin Fathers is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Riad Al Solh Square
Directions ↗Riad Al Solh Square is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Al-Omari Grand Mosque
Directions ↗Al-Omari Grand Mosque is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Al-Majidiyyeh Mosque
Directions ↗Al-Majidiyyeh Mosque is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Beirut Castle
Directions ↗Beirut Castle is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
National Evangelical Church of Beirut
Directions ↗National Evangelical Church of Beirut is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Platinum Tower (Beirut)
Directions ↗Platinum Tower (Beirut) is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Marina Towers (Beirut)
Directions ↗Marina Towers (Beirut) is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Ziade Palace
Directions ↗Ziade Palace is one option for your time in Beirut. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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