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Unusual
Attractions
in Beirut

Beirut, Lebanon

The Grudge (Al Ba’sa)

Beirut's thinnest building was the result of feuding brothers.

Beirut, Lebanon

Maronite Mummies of the Qadisha Valley

Mummies preserved naturally for seven centuries.

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Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon

Lebanese "Hall of Fame" Museum

Brush shoulders with animatronic Arab leaders made of silicone.

9 miles from Beirut

Jeita Grotto

A monumental underground karstic wonderland is also the water source for over a million citizens of Beirut.

10 miles from Beirut

Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon

Jounieh Cable Car

An intimate look into the apartments of Jounieh via cable car.

11 miles from Beirut

Tahouitet El Ghadir, Lebanon

Moussa Castle

Lebanese castle built by one man, over a lifetime.

14 miles from Beirut

Beiteddine, Lebanon

Beiteddine Palace

After this one-of-a-kind palace was built the architect's hands are said to have been cut off to keep it that way.

15 miles from Beirut

Unique
Food & Drink
in Beirut

Kibbeh Nayyeh

This raw meat meze from Lebanon is as fresh as it gets.

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