Hidden gems - Historical landmarks in Beirut, Lebanon not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Historical landmarks in Beirut

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Beirut. This list contains 7 places from Historical landmark category.

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Rawsha

Historical landmark

👍👍 Really nice, took a boat ride around Rawsha and pigeon rock, beautiful sunset photos and beautiful views of the sea and the city. $60 for a small boat for 9 people or $80 for a larger boat. Was very safe and enjoyed going into the grottos.

4.90 (22 reviews) (~4.06 km from centre)

AUB Assembly Hall

Historical landmark

Former chapel at American University of Beirut, now a cozy space for concerts & cultural events.

4.70 (149 reviews) (~3.93 km from centre)

Al-Abed Clock Tower

Historical landmark

👍👍 Quite a unique area controlled by the army . At its heart is the magnificent Rolex clock tower and most of the shops have been destroyed and preserved in time. A must for ghost city enthusiasts.

4.70 (10 reviews) (~2.79 km from centre)

Villa Tueni-Bustros

Historical landmark

👍 One of the few preserved villas in Ashrafieh. A perfect example of the true heritage and architecture of Ashrafieh city. A must see

4.60 (29 reviews) (~2.17 km from centre)

Al Ba’sa - ألبعصة

Cultural landmark

👍 The story goes that a brother built this thin wall of a building to spite his brother and cover his view. It’s so easy to miss so you have to be careful, you have to check it along with the old lighthouse and la maison rose, all close to each other (walking distance).

4.60 (27 reviews) (~4.5 km from centre)

Ziade Palace

Historical landmark

👍👍 A beautiful palace from an earlier era, now sitting in disrepair and occupied by people who claim they are “watching over” the place for the owner. Entry is not allowed, even after trying to reason with the nasty old matriarch. It’s a very visible symbol of the serious issues still affecting Lebano...

4.60 (16 reviews) (~2.73 km from centre)

The Egg (Metropole Cinema)

Historical landmark

👍 • The Dome City Center (The Egg) was built in 1966 by Lebanese architect Joseph Philip Karam. • The Egg used to be the first and biggest cinema in Lebanon. • It was part of a modernist set of buildings, a sort of multi-user complex including an egg-spaced shell and two high towers with spaces for le...

4.50 (22 reviews) (~2.41 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Historical landmarks in Beirut, Lebanon