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The renovated central square, with the famous clock tower built during the French Mandate.
Nejmeh Square or Place de l'Étoile is the central square in the Downtown area of Beirut, Lebanon. It is home to the Lebanese Parliament and its complementary buildings, two cathedrals, a museum, and several cafes and restaurants. Most notable for its Art Deco architecture, the square has become a recognizable icon of the city of Beirut worldwide.
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Until the civil war in Lebanon this Greek-Orthodox church, built in 1767, was the oldest functioning church in Beirut. The decorations on its walls were lost during the war. The cathedral has been restored.
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.
Bab-Es-Saray Mosque
This was built by Emir Mansour ‘Assaf (1572–1580) on the site of the Byzantine Church of the Holy Savior. Located opposite the Municipality Building.
Emir Bechir Street, Downtown Beirut. Built in 1888, the style of this church is neo-classical. The cathedral was completely restored in 2000.
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.
Beirut's goliath blue mosque, with lots of minarets, built only in 2008. Maybe in a token symbol of friendship, this and the Saint Georges Maronite Cathedral sit side by side.