Lion of San Marco

Lion of San Marco is a monument in Beirut, Lebanon. Lion of San Marco is situated nearby to Crypt Museum, as well as near the park Place de l’Étoile.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Saint George Orthodox Cathedral and Nejmeh Square.

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.

Nejmeh Square

Square

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Nejmeh Square or Place de l'Étoile is the central square in the Downtown area of Beirut, Lebanon. It is home to the Lebanese Parliament and its complementary buildings, two cathedrals, a museum, and several cafes and restaurants.

Saint Elias Greek Catholic Church

Church

Saint Elias Greek Catholic Cathedral is a Melkite Greek Catholic cathedral located in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, dedicated to Saint Elias, completely restored after the Lebanese Civil War on previous constructions dating to a Choueirite convent from the 19th century.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bab Idriss Square and Downtown Beirut.

Bab Idriss Square

Locality

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

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.