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| Page Views: 3,654 Last Visit to Beirut: May, 2004 | Beirut -a phoenix risen from the ashes by TheWanderingCamel - last update: Nov 14, 2005 |
The signs of the dreadful years of civil war are certainly still there in Beirut. Shot-up buildings, mountains of rubble, huge cleared spaces are easy to find. But the signs of recovery are just as obvious - immaculate new buildings - upmarket hotels and apartment blocks; sympathetically restored old ones; people shopping, relaxing in street cafes, taking an evening stroll along the Corniche; busy Bliss Street full of students and smart young things.
Yes, it has a feel of Mediterranean cities further west, there's no atmospheric souq to lose yourself in and ancient ruins are few and far between but there is enough of the Levant here for you to know you are still in the Middle East and Beirut is the contemporary, stylish face of the region.
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ozalp Wed Apr 16, 2008 07:25 UTC
A city which I knew only from the movies and history became more real with your tips. Thanks a lot. And thanks to your comment on my Kazan page. | toonsarah Fri Jan 25, 2008 16:43 UTC
The picture on your intro page seems to say it all, and as always your writing is so evocative. I really like how you describe the care that has gone into preserving the record of past tragedy in the Orthodox Cathedral, for instance. | Kuznetsov_Sergey Sun Oct 14, 2007 17:07 UTC
Excellent page about a city, which is located far from usual Russian tourist paths. Interesting to know that the oldest church in Beirut is Orthodox Church. Thanks Leyle for sharing! | tiabunna Fri Oct 12, 2007 12:32 UTC
Great to see that Beirut is returning. Quality airport food - almost an oxymoron at most airports! :)) And, as usual, enjoyable and insightful reading. |
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