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Built in 1925, this is the main synagogue of Beirut.
The Maghen Abraham Synagogue is a synagogue, located in the Jewish district of Wadi Abu Jamil in downtown Beirut, Lebanon.
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Government Palace
Constructed in 1853 as an Ottoman military barracks, this building was the headquarters of the French governor during the French Mandate. After Lebanon’s Independence, it became the site of affairs for the prime minister. Adjacent to it is the Hamidiyyeh Clock Tower. Just a place to walk by.
Behind Bank Street are remains of the Roman Bath which once served the city’s population. It was discovered in 1968-69, and underwent a thorough cleaning and further excavation in 1995-1997.
Army road, Zokak el Blat, Private historic art museum that includes ancient books, pottery, carpets, religious icons, antiques, jewelry.
Built as the Crusader Cathedral of St. John (1113-1150 AD), it was transformed into the city’s Grand Mosque by the Mamlukes in 1291.