'The Paris of the Middle East' — battle-tested but still the Levant's liveliest city, where souks meet beach clubs.
Beirut is one of the Middle East's most historically rich cities — Phoenician, Roman, Ottoman, and French layers create a city once called the Paris of the Mediterranean. Its cuisine is world-famous (hummus, tabbouleh, meze), Byblos is the world's oldest continuously inhabited city, and the Kadisha Valley is a spiritual wonder.
1.7M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
April–June or September–October — best climate, avoiding July–August heat
Top sights & experiences
- 🏛️ Roman ruins & downtown
- 🌊 Corniche promenade
- 🎨 Gemmayzeh & Mar Mikhael
- 🏛️ Byblos — world's oldest city
- 🍽️ Meze culture
- 🌲 Kadisha Valley & Cedars of God
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