Beyrouth
variants : Beirut

Before the Civil War, Lebanon was considered as the Switzerland of the Near-East. Beyrouth was destroyed during this war. Today, Beyrouth is one of the biggest urban building site in the world.

Beyrouth - center of the town - un côté de la rue Beyrouth - center of the town - other side of the street Beyrouth - building close to the 'green line'

Beyrouth - place de l'Étoile Beyrouth - rue des Banques Beyrouth - close to the center of the town


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Last update : 16-05-2004