Bab Idriss Square

Bab Idriss Square is a square in downtown Beirut, Lebanon.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Saint Louis and Beirut Souks.

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.

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.

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 Wadi Abu Jamil.

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.