Historic sites in Beirut

Beirut's historical landscape spans millennia, featuring Roman-era infrastructure like the public baths and the Berytus hippodrome. Ottoman influence is preserved in the Grand Serail, while the 19th-century Sursock and Bustros palaces showcase the city's aristocratic architectural heritage. The list also includes medieval Crusader remains and significant modern memorials, such as those dedicated to Rafik Hariri and the Armenian Genocide, reflecting the city’s complex political and cultural evolution through various eras of occupation and independence.

Beirut Historic Sites — Map

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Roman Baths

Well preserved ruins of Roman baths with interesting features. Take a couple of pictures and imagine what it looked like in better days.

B

Roman ruins

Archaeological remains showcasing the urban layout and foundation of the Roman colony of Berytus.

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C

Hippodrome of Berytus

The hippodrome of Berytus was a circus in the Roman colony of Berytus. It is one of two hippodromes in Beirut.

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D

Government Serail

The Grand Serail is the headquarters of the Prime Minister of Lebanon.

E

Twin gauge tracks

Historical railway infrastructure remnants from Beirut's former rail network.

F

Lady Cochrane-Sursock Palace

A 19th-century residence featuring traditional Levantine architecture with Italianate influences and historic gardens.

G

Selim Bustros Palace

A 19th-century aristocratic mansion located in the Achrafieh district, representing Beirut's late Ottoman-era residential style.

H

Crusader Castle

Foundations and defensive structures dating back to the 12th-century Crusader occupation of the city.

I

Crusader Castle

Archaeological remains of medieval fortifications situated near the city's ancient harbor.

J

Rafik Hariri Memorial

Memorial site honoring the former Prime Minister, situated near the Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque.

K

Ibn Iraq Zawait

A Mamluk-era religious building and tomb dating back to the early 16th century.

L

Bachir Gemayel Memorial Monument

Monument dedicated to the former Lebanese President-elect in the Achrafieh neighborhood.

M

Statue Bechara El-Khoury

Commemorative statue of Lebanon's first president following the country's independence.

N

Khalil Badawi

Public monument dedicated to local figure Khalil Badawi.

O

Jnah Stone Monument

Stone monument located in the Jnah district.

P

Armenian Genocide Memorial

Commemorative site dedicated to the victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide.

Q

Mdafn alshhda

Known as the Martyrs' Cemetery, this site honors those who fell during national conflicts.

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