Basta et Tahta
Basta et Tahta is a locality in Beirut Governorate, Lebanon. Basta et Tahta is situated nearby to the locality Basta el Faouqa, as well as near Béchara el-Khoury Square.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Muhammad al-Amin Mosque and Beit Beirut.
Muhammad al-Amin Mosque
Mosque
Photo: NicolasGaron, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, also referred to as the Blue Mosque, is a Sunni mosque, located in downtown Beirut, Lebanon. In the 19th century, a zawiya was built on this site.
Beit Beirut
Museum
Beit Beirut 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.
National Museum of Beirut
Museum
Photo: Elie plus, Public domain.
The National Museum of Beirut is the principal museum of archaeology in Lebanon. The collection begun after World War I, and the museum was officially opened in 1942.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Zqaq Al Blat and Downtown Beirut.
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.
Wadi Abu Jamil
Neighborhood
Photo: NYC2TLV, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Wadi Abu Jamil is the former Jewish quarter in Beirut, Lebanon, located in the city's central district.
Basta et Tahta
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Al Basţah at Taḩtā” and “Basta Tahta”
- Location: Beirut Governorate, Lebanon, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
33.88741° or 33° 53′ 15″ northLongitude
35.50223° or 35° 30′ 8″ eastElevation
83 metres (272 feet)Open location code
8G5QVGP2+XVGeoNames ID
6274934
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In Other Languages
“Basta et Tahta” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “البسطة التحتا”
- Arabic: “البسطه التحتا”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Basta el Faouqa and Béchara el-Khoury Square.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Place Debbas and Place Riâd es Solh.
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