After surviving a decade and a half of conflict, Beirut has undertaken a huge reconstruction project and is on the way to creating a new commercial and residential district for the 21st century with improved banking, construction, import-export and service industries. It’s now also easy to get to Beirut thanks to their newly renovated Rafic Hariri International Airport which has transport links to the city by service cab or taxi cab.
The city that has been continuously inhabited for millennia and has so much ancient history to explore because Beirut stands on the site of a very ancient settlement going back at least 5,000 years. Until recently many archaeological remains have been left undiscovered, after the conflict ended in 1991 many archaeological investigations have taken place with many Roman and Medieval artefacts discovered. Visiting sites such as the Group of five columns part of the Roman settlement you can learn much about the cities varied history as well as enjoying the splendour of the Roman Exedra, Roman baths and many the floor mosaics. Beirut also has a wide range of culture to explore and you will find many local art exhibitions and shows featuring local artists, you can also pick up lots of local traditional crafts, fashion and jewellery on many local markets.
Named one of the ten liveliest cities in the world by Lonely Planet, Beirut has plenty to offer for evening entertainment with its night life districts which have many bars, pubs and clubs and a large selection of local restaurants specialising in Lebanese food as well as western restaurants.
Beirut is an ideal city to visit with a culture including Greeks, Romans and Arabs and its also very easy to get to with flights to Beirut going from all major UK airports.
Corniche West Beirut
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