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Beirut City Centre...the
heartbeat of the Middle East! |
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Right at
the hub of Beirut city there’s an area dating back to 3000
BC; very old and enriched with memories of ancient
civilizations, Beirut City Centre is turning the world’s
head as it emerges quickly as the “Finest City Centre in the
Middle East”.
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To bring it to
its present status after being torn up by years of civil
war, the city centre went through a phase where it was the
most colossal construction site known to the region in
decades. Extensive efforts lead by Solidere (the company
charged with reconstruction & development) finally paid off;
the restoration project left nothing from the war but
memories. For a few years now, the city centre has
definitely been the beating heart of the Middle East, right
at the heart of the city that doesn't sleep. |
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Historically,
Beirut City Centre is the witness on civilizations over 5000
years old with ancient monuments that still stand today with
epic tales to tell. With its remarkable architecture,
glorious landmarks, and numerous cafés and retail outlets,
the city centre has definitely turned into a prime
destination for tourists from all over the world. Beirut
City Centre is home to the Parliament, the Government
Palace, and the Municipality of Beirut; all traditional
monuments restored into charming structures with an
architectural mix of Ottoman, European, and Oriental design.
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After
reclaiming its commercial character, the city centre
right away became Beirut’s most prestigious address for
government institutions, banks, offices, boutiques, and
restaurants. Its continuous growth in diversity and the
increasing number of visitors surely tell a story of
radiant success. |
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Open-air
cafés fill up with families, while groups of youngsters
chat and preen themselves on street corners and parade
along streets lined with expensive boutiques. A familiar
scene perhaps, but for most of those who flock to the
recently restored central district this is a new and
sweet experience. |
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During
afternoons, the central district makes the ideal sanctuary
for families; parents watch over their children play while
enjoying an espresso break in an outdoor café. When the sun
goes down, the area becomes a cheery celebration of colors,
lights, and music; this is when the fun really starts. The
night completely changes the mood as it brings out the
delightful blend of laughter, mumbling, live music, and the
aromas of the chefs’ tasty delicacies from restaurants of
various nationalities like Lebanese, Moroccan, Thai, French,
Chinese, Japanese, and others. |
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Locals and
visitors find shopping in Downtown Beirut a delightful
treat. Fashion boutiques, jewelers, art galleries, furniture
showrooms, souvenirs and antiques arcades, beauty salons,
and bookshops; all line up neatly on both sides of the
beautiful paved streets which are open for pedestrians only.
Solidere sees
an even brighter future for this area; huge commercial,
residential, and leisure projects have already commenced,
and a lot more are yet to start. The company envisions
Beirut Central District in the near future as the finest in
the Middle East, and a major player in the region’s economy
and culture.
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For more
information, visit Solidere's website:
www.solidere.com.lb |
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