{"id":148509,"date":"2023-06-22T18:13:55","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T12:43:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=148509"},"modified":"2023-06-23T11:48:36","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T06:18:36","slug":"churches-in-beirut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/churches-in-beirut\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Magnificent and Historical Churches in Beirut"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beirut is the largest city in Lebanon and also the capital city of the country. Tourists visiting Lebanon often always visit Beirut and tourists from within the country also visit this coastal city in Lebanon. Beirut lies on the Mediterranean coast of Lebanon and more than 2 million people live in the Greater Beirut area.<\/p>\n

Beirut has an interesting history and is one of the oldest cities in the world and has been inhabited for over 5000 years. Beirut went through the Hellenistic period, Roman rule, the Middle Ages, the Ottoman Rule and then finally the Modern Era. All these past rulers and periods of history have left influences on the culture and architecture of the city. Tourists truly enjoy exploring this ancient city and one of the draws for tourists in the city is the churches in the city.<\/p>\n

Cathedrals & churches in Beirut<\/h2>\n

Beirut plays a major role in the efforts of the Lebanese government to boost tourism in the country. Many locals in Beirut depend on tourism and tourism contributes to the city\u2019s economy. The top tourist attractions in Beirut include the National Museum of Beirut, Corniche, the Grand Al Omari Mosque, Achrafieh etc.<\/p>\n

1. Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral & Other Greek Orthodox Churches<\/h3>\n
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Built in 1767, and was built on the ruins of the Church of Resurrection and is a beautiful church in Beirut. It is the city\u2019s oldest church and made of sandstone, marble, and limestone. This is an active church and is part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Beirut. The church has an archeological crypt museum and a great tourist destination in Beirut.<\/p>\n

Church of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox in Ras Beirut built in 1830 is another Greek Orthodox Church in Beirut with a school for religious studies and is also worth a visit for tourists. Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox in Achrafieh that officially opened in 1927 is another Greek Orthodox Church in Achrafieh. These churches are built under the guidelines of the traditional Greek Orthodox Church architecture and they are absolutely beautiful and great places for tourists to visit.<\/p>\n

Must Read:<\/strong> 15 Best Places To Visit in Beirut On Your Middle Eastern Vacation<\/a><\/p>\n

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