Bab Idriss
Bab Idriss is a neighborhood in Beirut, Lebanon. Bab Idriss is situated nearby to the neighborhood Wadi Abu Jamil, as well as near Majidiyeh.Places of Interest
Highlights include Maghen Abraham Synagogue and Beirut Souks.
Maghen Abraham Synagogue
Synagogue
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.
Beirut Souks
Hippodrome of Berytus
Archaeological site
The hippodrome of Berytus was a circus in the Roman colony of Berytus. It is one of two hippodromes in Beirut.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bab Idriss Square and Wadi Abu Jamil.
Wadi Abu Jamil
Neighborhood
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.Bab Idriss
- Type: Neighborhood
- Also known as: “Bāb Idrīs”
- Category: locality
- Location: Beirut, Lebanon, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
33.89857° or 33° 53′ 55″ north
Longitude
35.50137° or 35° 30′ 5″ east
Elevation
57 metres (187 feet)
Open location code
8G5QVGX2+CG
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=neighbourhood
GeoNames ID
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Satellite Map
Discover Bab Idriss from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Arabic to German—“Bab Idriss” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “باب إدريس”
- French: “Bab Idriss”
- German: “Bab Idriss”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Majidiyeh and Mina al-Husn.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Bank Audi Headquarters and Place Omar Daouk.
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