Municipality of Beirut, Beirut
The Municipality of Beirut, located in the heart of Beirut, is housed in the iconic Beirut City Hall, an architectural gem constructed in 1924. This historic building is situated at the intersection of Foch Street and Weygand Street in the Beirut Central District. Known for its distinctive yellow limestone facade, Beirut City Hall exemplifies a blend of Venetian and Arabesque architectural styles, which reflects the cultural and regional identity of the area.
The building's design was the result of a competition won by Youssef Aftimus in 1923, who later contributed to the Lebanese government as the Minister of Public Works during the 1926-1927 administration of Auguste Basha Adib. Beirut City Hall has played a pivotal role in the city's history, serving as a central point during the Lebanese Civil War. It underwent restoration to preserve its historical and architectural significance.
Today, the building serves multiple functional roles. It is the official seat of the Governor of Beirut and the Beirut Municipal Council. Beyond its administrative functions, it is a cultural landmark open to the public for various services, including the official registration of documents. This accessibility makes the City Hall not only a center of municipal governance but also a place of civic engagement and public interaction.
The building's design was the result of a competition won by Youssef Aftimus in 1923, who later contributed to the Lebanese government as the Minister of Public Works during the 1926-1927 administration of Auguste Basha Adib. Beirut City Hall has played a pivotal role in the city's history, serving as a central point during the Lebanese Civil War. It underwent restoration to preserve its historical and architectural significance.
Today, the building serves multiple functional roles. It is the official seat of the Governor of Beirut and the Beirut Municipal Council. Beyond its administrative functions, it is a cultural landmark open to the public for various services, including the official registration of documents. This accessibility makes the City Hall not only a center of municipal governance but also a place of civic engagement and public interaction.
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Municipality of Beirut on Map
Sight Name: Municipality of Beirut
Sight Location: Beirut, Lebanon (See walking tours in Beirut)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Beirut, Lebanon (See walking tours in Beirut)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Beirut, Lebanon
Create Your Own Walk in Beirut
Creating your own self-guided walk in Beirut is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Seaside Walking Tour
If you wish to unwind or, perhaps, seek some quality time with your family and friends in a completely safe environment, while in Beirut, the local seaside area offers ample opportunities for both. Lined with palm trees, the city's waterfront guarantees a truly joyful experience and is as much fun for watching the Mediterranean, beautiful people and breathing the air as it is for exploring... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Beirut Introduction Walking Tour
How many times can a city die? Beirut, in 5,000 years, has died and come back many times. Archeological digs downtown have revealed Phoenician, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Crusader and Ottoman remains and signs of influence.
In 140 BC the city was destroyed by Diodotus Tryphon, a king of the Seleucid Empire. His Hellenistic city lies over the Phoenician one. Pompey the Great arrived in 64 BC... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
In 140 BC the city was destroyed by Diodotus Tryphon, a king of the Seleucid Empire. His Hellenistic city lies over the Phoenician one. Pompey the Great arrived in 64 BC... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles