Medieval city wall

Medieval city wall is an archaeological site in Beirut, Lebanon. Medieval city wall is situated nearby to the government office Embassy of Sweden, as well as near Phoenico-Persian Quarter.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Beirut Souks and Saint Louis.

Beirut Souks

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Beirut Souks is a commercial district located in the Beirut Central District. It comprises more than 200 retail outlets, approximately 25 restaurants and cafés, an entertainment center, a 14-screen cinema complex, periodic street markets, and a planned department store. Beirut Souks is situated 160 metres southeast of Medieval city wall.

Saint Louis

Church

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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 220 metres south of Medieval city wall.

Al Majidieh

Mosque

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The Al-Majidiyyeh Mosque is a mosque, located in Beirut, Lebanon. Originally a fort, the building was converted into a mosque in the mid-19th century and named after Sultan Abdul Majid. Damaged during the Lebanese Civil War, the mosque was restored in 2004. Al Majidieh is situated 150 metres northeast of Medieval city wall.

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.