Beirut

Best Things To Do

This centrally located square in Downtown Beirut has been recently renovated. ‘Nejmeh’ means star, and it is so named because the six roads converging on the square resemble a star. The highlight is the famous clock tower dating from the French Mandate. It is one of the few historic structures that remain intact in Downtown. Other than that, the square is pretty mundane. You’ll naturally run across it while you’re downtown, no need to go out of your way to see it.

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Gibran Museum

Located in the picturesque town of Besharre (or Bsharri), about 120km from Beirut, the Gibran Museum is dedicated to famed Lebanese poet, philosopher, painter, and author Gibran Khalil Gibran.

Jeita Grotto

Jeita Grotto is a complex of caves in the foothills of Mount Lebanon. The lower cave was inhabited in prehistoric times, but not rediscovered until 1836.

Children’s Science Museum-Planet Discovery

Planet Discovery is a children’s science museum in Beirut Souks in the heart of Beirut. Children of all ages can discover the secrets of life and the surrounding world.

Horsh Beirut

This urban park in Beirut is also known as Horsh Al-Sanawbar or Bois De Pins (in Arabic and French). It is a lush green area of 40,000 sq-meter pine forest.

Sanayeh Public Garden- René Moawad Garden

This green lung of the bustling city of Beirut is a popular place among the residents. Children have a good time playing here. Bikes are available for hire and kids can also skate on the paved tracks.

Beirut Balloon

Children are sure to love a ride on this helium filled balloon. This 30 passenger balloon, offers breathtaking views of the city from an altitude of 300m.

Gibran Khalil Gibran Garden

Named after the renowned Lebanese-American writer and artist, this garden is a vast verdant expanse in the center of Beirut. There are two circular lawns with trees around a water fountain.