Downtown Beirut has been rebuilt after years of devastation and deprivation and today it’s called Solidiere, reminiscent of Paris with breathtaking buildings in honey coloured stone and interiors of world class Lebanese interior.
Published Sep 19, 2024
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Lebanon, a tiny country in the Middle East, was over the centuries conquered and occupied by eight different cultures. Today this nation is still in fear of being attacked, invaded and destroyed by external enemies. I recently returned from a trip to my ancestral homeland where loved every single day. Enjoy a little peek into the life of the Lebanese people.
The iconic triple arch design of many Beirut homes is evident all over the capital. Pictures: Dr Norman Cahi.The grand lobby of the legendary Phoenician Hotel built in the 1960s , when Beirut was known as the Paris of the Middle East, is still exquisite in attention to detail , style, charm and service.The Corniche is Beirut’s famous seaside promenade and stretches for kilometres along sheer cliffs dropping down into the shimmering Mediterranean.The crescent shaped bay of Jounieh just north of Beirut.The blue and white seaside village of Anfeh in North Lebanon is pure magic, a seaside paradise.Batroun is a village now attracting tourists for its natural beauty on the sea, nightlife, beaches and Phoenician ruins still standing.Christian Churches and red tiled rooftops overlooking the waters of the Mediterranean in the seaside hamlet of Byblos which prides itself as one of the oldest working ports in the world.The breathtaking sight of the main Maronite Catholic Church as you enter the mount Lebanon town of Bcharre. Home to the famous Cedar trees.
