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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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lynnehamman Fri Sep 11, 2009 01:44 UTC
One can only hope that the restoration of this lovely city continues, and that the destruction of war never happens again. India has the same problem with old synagogues and almost zero Jewish population now. Its sad. | Nemorino Mon Aug 31, 2009 21:20 UTC
Evocative tips on this beautiful but battered city! | Delia_Madalina Sun Jun 21, 2009 19:21 UTC
Your pages about Lebanon and Beirut are enchanting and very helpful for my visit this summer. The marks of the July war must have changed the general architecture yet again. Raouche Rocks, an unforgettable image. | christine.j Sat Apr 25, 2009 13:51 UTC
Thank you for this interesting page. But it's sad to know that since you wrote this there has been yet another war and several bombings. |
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