Basta el Faouqa

Basta el Faouqa is a locality in , . Basta el Faouqa is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Saint Joseph University of Beirut and Beit Beirut.

University
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is a private research university in , , founded in 1875 by French Jesuit missionaries and subsidized by the Government of France during the time when Lebanon was under Ottoman rule.

Museum
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is a museum and urban cultural center dedicated to portraying the history of Beirut, with a particular focus on the Lebanese Civil War. Housed in the restored Barakat building, also known as the "Yellow House," this historic landmark was designed by Youssef Aftimus.

Museum
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The is the principal museum of archaeology in . The collection begun after World War I, and the museum was officially opened in 1942.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Zuqaq al-Blat and Jnah.

Suburb
is one of the twelve quarters of .

is in . The is one of the luxurious residential districts of the Capital. Its name literally means "wing" due to its location along the southern border of Beirut, extending eastward from the sea to the reconstructed Sport City inland.

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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. is to its east, while , , Manara and to its west.

Basta el Faouqa

Latitude
33.88486° or 33° 53′ 6″ north
Longitude
35.50408° or 35° 30′ 15″ east
Elevation
85 metres (279 feet)
Open location code
8G5QVGM3+WJ
Geo­Names ID
6274933
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In Other Languages

“Basta el Faouqa” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “البسطا الفوقا”
  • Arabic: “البسطة الفوقا”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Basta et Tahta and El Aamliyé.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Francaise de Médecine and Cathedral of Saint Elias and Saint Gregory the Illuminator.

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