Bourj Al-Ghazal

Bourj Al-Ghazal is a building in Beirut, Lebanon which is located on Avenue Fouad Chéhab. Bourj Al-Ghazal is situated nearby to the government office Embassy of Switzerland, as well as near Saint Joseph Church.

Type: Building
Also known as: “Bourj Al Ghazal”
Address: Avenue Fouad Chéhab, Beyrouth

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Museum of Lebanese Prehistory and Cathedral of Saint Elias and Saint Gregory the Illuminator.

Museum of Lebanese Prehistory

Museum

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The Museum of Lebanese Prehistory is a museum of prehistory and archaeology in Beirut, Lebanon. Museum of Lebanese Prehistory is situated 120 metres southwest of Bourj Al-Ghazal.

Cathedral of Saint Elias and Saint Gregory the Illuminator

Church

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The Cathedral of Saint Elias and Saint Gregory the Illuminator is a cathedral of the Armenian Catholic Church in Debbas Square in downtown Beirut, Lebanon. Cathedral of Saint Elias and Saint Gregory the Illuminator is situated 190 metres northwest of Bourj Al-Ghazal.

Muhammad al-Amin Mosque

Mosque

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The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, also referred to as the Blue Mosque, is a Sunni mosque, 72 m high, minarets´ roof of 65 m high and main dome spire of 48 m high and its roof 42 m, is located in downtown Beirut, Lebanon. Muhammad al-Amin Mosque is situated 470 metres northwest of Bourj Al-Ghazal.

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.