Wadi Abu Jamil

Wadi Abu Jamil is the former Jewish quarter in Beirut, Lebanon, located in the city's central district.

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Type: Neighborhood with 300 residents
Description: former Jewish quarter in Beirut, Lebanon
Also known as: “Ouadi Bou Jmil”, “Ouadi Bou Jmīl”, “Wādī Abū Jamīl”, “Wadi Al-Yahud - Jewish Quartier”, “Wādī Bū Jamīl”, and “الوادي”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Maghen Abraham Synagogue and Hippodrome of Berytus.

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.

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.

Saint George Orthodox Cathedral

Church

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Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral is the seat of the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan bishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Beirut and its dependencies.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Downtown Beirut and Bab Idriss Square.

Downtown Beirut

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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.