Hippodrome of Berytus

The hippodrome of Berytus was a circus in the Roman colony of Berytus. It is one of two hippodromes in Beirut.

Type: Archaeological site
Description: a circus in the Roman colony of Berytus (modern-day Beirut)
Also known as: “Roman Hippodrome of Beirut”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Maghen Abraham Synagogue and Saint Louis.

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.

Saint Louis

Church

Photo: Elie plus, CC0.

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. Saint Louis is situated 260 metres east of Hippodrome of Berytus.

Saint George Orthodox Cathedral

Church

Photo: Haster, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral is the seat of the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan bishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Beirut and its dependencies. Saint George Orthodox Cathedral is situated 490 metres east of Hippodrome of Berytus.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wadi Abu Jamil and Downtown Beirut.

Wadi Abu Jamil

Neighborhood

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

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.