Assi

Assi is a fast food restaurant in Beirut, Lebanon. Assi is situated nearby to Basta Al Tahta Mosquee, as well as near Basta Al Fawqua Mosque.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Saint Joseph University of Beirut and Beit Beirut.

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 660 metres northeast of Assi.

Beit Beirut

Museum

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Beit Beirut is a museum and urban cultural center dedicated to portraying the history of Beirut, with a particular focus on the Lebanese Civil War. Housed in the restored Barakat building, also known as the "Yellow House," this historic landmark was designed by Youssef Aftimus. Beit Beirut is situated 480 metres east of Assi.

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 1 km north of Assi.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Zuqaq al-Blat and Downtown Beirut.

Zuqaq al-Blat

Suburb

Zuqaq al-Blat is one of the twelve quarters of Beirut.

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.