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The museum in Ashrafieh exhibits contemporary and modern art. The building is a perfect example of the typical 18th-century Lebanese palace.
The Sursock Museum, officially known as the Nicolas Ibrahim Sursock Museum, is a modern and contemporary art museum in Beirut, Lebanon.
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There is one at least one public beach though, right here. Lots of sand and pounding waves but sadly trash and pollution, maybe even some sewage releases into the water, too. Uff, at least you can watch the surf and sunset anyway. It is said to be a bit of a gay cruising spot too.
This might be good if you are into the silk industry. It is set in an old – you guessed it – silk factory.