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Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. No recent population census has been conducted, but 2007 estimates ranged from slightly more than 1 million to 2.2 million as part of Greater Beirut, which makes it the third-largest city in the Levant region and the fifteenth-largest in the Arab world. Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon’s Mediterranean coast, Beirut is an important regional seaport.

It is one of the oldest cities in the world, having been inhabited for more than 5,000 years. The first historical mention of Beirut is found in the Amarna letters from the New Kingdom of Egypt, which date to the 15th century BC.

About Beirut

Beirut is the capital of Lebanon. An increasingly popular destination, a pleasant port, it can be visited for a long weekend. Beirut is one of the cultural centers of the Middle East and like Tel Aviv, it knows how to maintain its dynamism. Security is restored in Beirut and one can go to the Lebanese capital without fear. It is nevertheless recommended to keep abreast of local information. Today you can reach Beirut on a cheap Beirut flight on a regular airline.

Things to see and do in Beirut

Travelers to Beirut should not miss the city’s museums : the national museum, the Nicolas Sursock museum, the Beirut Art Center , the archaeological museum, the Matignon gallery … Other essential on the history side, religious buildings representative of diversity religious of this city: Al Omari mosque, Al Saray, Saint George cathedral, Saint Louis church.

But for many, the reservation of a Beirut flight is motivated by the superb ledge, from which one can see the magnificent Grotto with Pigeons , emblematic of Beirut. The atmosphere on the ledge in the evening is festive and pleasant. Take out your sunglasses even if it’s dark, showing off is accepted here and the Lebanese take it with great humor!

When to go to Beirut? Rather in spring and autumn , when the heat is not too overwhelming. We can then walk in the districts of Monnot, Sodeco , Gemmayze and on the markets of (souk El Tayeb, Burj Hammoud market) without getting tired too quickly because of the thermometer.

Beirut flight: in practice

No low cost to Beirut, on the other hand it is possible to find cheap Beirut flights on regular airlines by searching well in advance of the departure.

• Formalities: Visa required, this can be obtained on site, when the flight descends. Please note: no traveler with an Israeli visa or stamp on his passport will be accepted in the country.
• Currency: Lebanese pound. 1 euro = roughly 2,000 pounds.