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Lebanon’s diverse and rich history has left the country with some interesting and beautiful cultural, archeological and historical sites, buildings and museums. Although many of these sites were destroyed, plenty remain untouched or have been renovated. In addition, Lebanon’s natural reserves and its beautiful mountains, valleys, rivers and ponds make Lebanon a great place for nature lovers.

  • Soap Museum

    Added to the 13th-century Khan al-Saboun between the 17th and 19th century, the area of the current Soap Museum used to be a soap factory. The factory was active until 1975 and the soap was used for export...

  • Station

    Located just around the corner of the Beirut Art Center, this multipurpose venue with a highly attractive large rooftop and located in an old wood factory, is dedicated to hosting progressive cultural...

  • Sursock Museum

    One of Achrafieh’s traditional houses is the magnificent Nicolas Sursock Museum in Sursock Street. Still under renovation, the house with an interior of wooden panels, marble floors and antique furniture...

  • Sursock Palace

    Opposite the Sursock Museum is the Sursock Palace. Built in 1860, it is surrounded by immense lush gardens and today is the largest private palace of that period to survive intact. The gardens can be visited...

  • Umam

    Located in al-Dahiye, the southern suburbs of Beirut, UMAM  opened its doors in ‘The Hangar’ in 2005. Already in 2006, Israeli warfare in the area forced them to cancel many scheduled projects and events....

  • Zico House

    Also called Bayt El Arabi, the traditional Zico House with its small courtyard garden, was built in 1935. In 1999, when Beirut was selected to be the Cultural Capital of the Arab world, Zico House was...

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