Crusader Castle

Crusader Castle is an archaeological site in Beirut, Lebanon. Crusader Castle is situated nearby to Ancient Tell: Beirut Castle, as well as near Castle Square.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ancient Tell: Beirut Castle and Al-Omari Grand Mosque.

Ancient Tell: Beirut Castle

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Beirut Castle was a major Crusader castle located in downtown Beirut, Lebanon. It was mostly built during the Crusades and demolished during works of extension of the Port of Beirut in the late 19th century.

Al-Omari Grand Mosque

Mosque

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The Al-Omari Grand Mosque, known as Jami' Al-Kabir, is a Sunni Islam mosque, located in the central district of Beirut, in Lebanon. The building has been a place of worship including its original use as a Roman temple, and subsequently as a Roman church… Al-Omari Grand Mosque is situated 270 metres southwest of Crusader Castle.

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. Saint George Orthodox Cathedral is situated 390 metres southwest of Crusader Castle.

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.