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First Of all i will talk for Sure about my country Lebanon ,and For sure one of the best well known and Beautiful cities in the World :BEIRUT Capital of Lebanon
Beirut (Arabic: بيروت, Bayrūt) is the capital and largest city of Lebanon with a population ranging from some 1 million to over 2 million as of 2007. Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's coastline with the Mediterranean sea, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan Area, which consists of the city and its suburbs. The first mention of this metropolis is found in the ancient Egyptian Tell el Amarna letters, dating to the 15th century BC, and the city has been continuously inhabited since.
Beirut holds Lebanon's seat of government, and plays a central role in the Lebanese economy with its city centre, Hamra, Verdun, and Ashrafieh-based corporate firms and banks. The city is the focal point of the region's cultural life, renowned for its press, theatres, cultural activities, and nightlife. After the destructive Lebanese civil war, Beirut underwent major reconstruction,[1][2][3] and the redesigned historic city centre, marina, pubs and nightlife districts have once again rendered it a tourist attraction. Beirut was named the top place to visit in 2009 by The New York Times. It was also listed as one of the ten liveliest cities in the world by Lonely Planet in 2009.
Tourism
Beirut has been a destination for European Summer travelers and wealthy Arabs.[89] The once destroyed city centre is thriving once again. Its former reputation as a crossroads between three continents and gateway to the East has been restored. Beirut is one of several socalled “Paris[es] of the East”,[90] and there is plenty of sightseeing, shopping, cuisine, and nightlife to keep a tourist within the city limits.[91][not in citation given] The city has sleek, modern buildings alongside arabesque Ottoman buildings, giving Beirut a unique and distinctive style often not seen in other Middle Eastern cities.[92]
In Travel + Leisure magazine's World Best Awards 2006, Beirut was ranked 9th best city in the world.[93] However, the list was voted upon before the war broke out in Lebanon that same year. Tourist numbers have increased exponentially these last few months.[94] Recently, Lonely Planet named Beirut as ranking in its 2009 top ten liveliest cities on the planet. The New York Times ranked Beirut as the number one place to go in 2009 on its "44 places to go" list of 2009.[4] Many of the tourists are returning Lebanese expatriates, but many are also from Western countries. Approximately 2.6 million visitors are expected to visit in 2010; the previous record was 1.4 million in 1974.[95]
U can visit Wiki and type Beirut and read a lot of things there about our Beautiful Capital
Some Pictures:
Take it and Visit Our City Beirut
First Of all i will talk for Sure about my country Lebanon ,and For sure one of the best well known and Beautiful cities in the World :BEIRUT Capital of Lebanon
Beirut (Arabic: بيروت, Bayrūt) is the capital and largest city of Lebanon with a population ranging from some 1 million to over 2 million as of 2007. Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's coastline with the Mediterranean sea, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan Area, which consists of the city and its suburbs. The first mention of this metropolis is found in the ancient Egyptian Tell el Amarna letters, dating to the 15th century BC, and the city has been continuously inhabited since.
Beirut holds Lebanon's seat of government, and plays a central role in the Lebanese economy with its city centre, Hamra, Verdun, and Ashrafieh-based corporate firms and banks. The city is the focal point of the region's cultural life, renowned for its press, theatres, cultural activities, and nightlife. After the destructive Lebanese civil war, Beirut underwent major reconstruction,[1][2][3] and the redesigned historic city centre, marina, pubs and nightlife districts have once again rendered it a tourist attraction. Beirut was named the top place to visit in 2009 by The New York Times. It was also listed as one of the ten liveliest cities in the world by Lonely Planet in 2009.
Tourism
Beirut has been a destination for European Summer travelers and wealthy Arabs.[89] The once destroyed city centre is thriving once again. Its former reputation as a crossroads between three continents and gateway to the East has been restored. Beirut is one of several socalled “Paris[es] of the East”,[90] and there is plenty of sightseeing, shopping, cuisine, and nightlife to keep a tourist within the city limits.[91][not in citation given] The city has sleek, modern buildings alongside arabesque Ottoman buildings, giving Beirut a unique and distinctive style often not seen in other Middle Eastern cities.[92]
In Travel + Leisure magazine's World Best Awards 2006, Beirut was ranked 9th best city in the world.[93] However, the list was voted upon before the war broke out in Lebanon that same year. Tourist numbers have increased exponentially these last few months.[94] Recently, Lonely Planet named Beirut as ranking in its 2009 top ten liveliest cities on the planet. The New York Times ranked Beirut as the number one place to go in 2009 on its "44 places to go" list of 2009.[4] Many of the tourists are returning Lebanese expatriates, but many are also from Western countries. Approximately 2.6 million visitors are expected to visit in 2010; the previous record was 1.4 million in 1974.[95]
U can visit Wiki and type Beirut and read a lot of things there about our Beautiful Capital
Some Pictures:
Take it and Visit Our City Beirut
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