Bāb Idrīs
Bāb Idrīs is a square in Beirut, Lebanon. Bāb Idrīs is situated nearby to Maghen Abraham Synagogue, as well as near the neighborhood Wadi Abu Jamil.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Maghen Abraham Synagogue and Saint Louis.
Maghen Abraham Synagogue
Synagogue
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The Maghen Abraham Synagogue is a synagogue, located in the Jewish district of Wadi Abu Jamil in downtown Beirut, Lebanon. Established in 1925, the synagogue was damaged by Israeli bombardment during the Lebanese Civil War. Maghen Abraham Synagogue is situated 280 metres south of Bāb Idrīs.
Saint Louis
Church
The Saint Louis Cathedral of the Capuchin Fathers is a small Latin Catholic cathedral and convent in Beirut, Lebanon. It stands on the northern slope of the Serail Hill, adjacent to Bab Idris, one of Beirut’s seven historic city gates. Saint Louis is situated 330 metres southeast of Bāb Idrīs.
Beirut Souks
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Beirut Souks is a commercial district located in the Beirut Central District. It comprises more than 200 retail outlets, approximately 25 restaurants and cafés, an entertainment center, a 14-screen cinema complex, periodic street markets, and a planned department store. Beirut Souks is situated 430 metres east of Bāb Idrīs.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bab Idriss Square and Wadi Abu Jamil.
Wadi Abu Jamil
Neighborhood
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Wadi Abu Jamil is the former Jewish quarter in Beirut, Lebanon, located in the city's central district.
Downtown Beirut
Downtown Beirut is the central district of Beirut, with its outdoor cafes restaurants and high end designer stores. The inner area around Nejmeh Square is pedestrian-only. Ashrafieh is to its east, while Hamra, Ras Beirut, Manara and Rawcheh to its west.
Bāb Idrīs
- Type: Square
- Also known as: “Bâb Edriss” and “Bab Idris”
- Location: Beirut, Lebanon, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
33.9° or 33° 54′ northLongitude
35.5° or 35° 30′ eastElevation
15 metres (49 feet)Open location code
8G5QWG22+22GeoNames ID
277222
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