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 Saint Joseph University of Beirut and Museum of Lebanese Prehistory.

Saint Joseph University of Beirut

University

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Saint Joseph University of Beirut is a private Catholic research university in Beirut, Lebanon, founded in 1875 by French Jesuit missionaries and subsidized by the Government of France during the time when Lebanon was under Ottoman rule. Saint Joseph University of Beirut is situated 120 metres southwest of Bourj Al-Ghazal.

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.

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.