Bourj Abou Haïdar
District of Beirut
in Beyrouth, Lebanon

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.889 and 35.494 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 53' 20" and E 35° 29' 39"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - LBP
Spoken languages:
Arabic, French, English, Armenian
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 02:46 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Beirut
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:28 am and 4:56 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Lebanon in Western Asia

Safety Score: 4,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Lebanon.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Lebanon. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Bourj Abou Haïdar

The district Bourj Abou Haïdar of Beirut in Beyrouth is a district in Lebanon and is a district of the nations capital.

Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 68 °F

Morning Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 65%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

20°C (68 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

21°C (69 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

21°C (69 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Broumana a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa Grand Hills

Address
0,1 mi
CHARKIEH MAIN ROAD
1204 Beyrouth
Lebanon

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Beirut Verdun Radisson Blu Hotel

Address
0,8 mi
Verdun Street,Dunes Centre
135904 BEIRUT
Lebanon

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


MARKAZIA SUITES

Address
0,7 mi
1 Syria STREET
11 4502 Beyrouth
Lebanon

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


O Monot Boutique Hotel

Address
0,8 mi
MONOT STREET
00000 Beirut
Lebanon

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Four Seasons Hotel Beirut

Address
0,1 mi
1418 PROFESSOR WAFIC SINNO STREET MINET EL HOSN
2020 410 Beyrouth
Lebanon

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ASSAHA VILLAGE

Address
0,1 mi
BEHIND AL AYTAM STATION AIRPORT STREET
1001 BEIRUT
Lebanon

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Cavalier Hotel

Address
0,3 mi
Abdel Baki Str. 1
9452 Beirut
Lebanon

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Golden Tulip Serenada Hotel Hamra Beirut Lebanon

Address
0,6 mi
Abdel Aziz Street Hamra
Beirut
Lebanon

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Albergo

Address
1,0 mi
137 RUE ABDEL WAHAB EL INGLIZI
00000 Beyrouth
Lebanon

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Golden Tulip Hotel De Ville

Address
1,1 mi
Beirut , Sodeco St 75 , Ras El Nabeh
Beirut
Lebanon

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Street Food in Beirut, Lebanon

Published: October 17, 2014
Length: 04:28 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: NoGarlic NoOnions

Come with us rediscovering our beautiful country... For more info http://www.NoGarlicNoOnions.com Street Food in old Beirut #livelovelebanon.


MEA landing in beirut

Published: June 28, 2012
Length: 36:49 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Elie Kozah

MEA A320 landing in beirut coming from jordan in a cockpit and the pilot lets the Co-pilot land the airplane manually.However, it was an awesome flight.


Driving in Beirut Lebanon November 2012

Published: December 11, 2012
Length: 50:26 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: avedis babikian

driving in the streets of Beirut Lebanon.


Soucci in Beirut, Lebanon

Published: August 07, 2012
Length: 02:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MakeHummusNotWar

Soucci in Beirut, Lebanon - home for traditional Lebanese hummus. Raji Kebbe's family have been making hummus for generations http://www.makehummusnotwar.com.


Rifles and Guns mixed with fireworks new year's eve 2015 Beirut, Lebanon

Published: January 01, 2015
Length: 41:51 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: aypoupen

Bourj Hammoud, Beirut Watch more at http://www.aypoupen.com.


Souk el Tayeb: A Street Market at Beirut Souks, Lebanon

Published: November 09, 2014
Length: 17:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NoGarlic NoOnions

Souk el Tayeb: A Street Market at Beirut Souks, Lebanon http://www.NoGarlicNoOnions.com.


Hollywood smile Lebanon Beirut

Published: May 31, 2014
Length: 05:27 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Lumineers Beirut

Hollywood smile Beirut Lebanon, Veneers, Lumineers, zirconium crowns and bridges, Emax veneers, prepless veneers, perfect smile, permanent teeth whitening all at your fingertips. Smile the...


A320 landing at Beirut Intl airport

Published: December 06, 2014
Length: 07:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Leb Aviation

Landing at Beirut Intl airport on runway 16 in an Airbus A320. Sunny day, beautiful view of Raouche and the great city of Beirut. Watch it in HD for a better quality.


My Trip to Sweden

Published: June 29, 2013
Length: 50:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Learn Lebanese Arabic with Hiba Najem

Hello from Sweden! Get the accompanying Phrasebook to benefit more from the lessons: http://amzn.to/1MgOgUg If you would like to be notified by email about new lessons and books, sign up...


Beirut Beer Documentary

Published: October 02, 2014
Length: 27:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Krones AG

A documentary on the brewery & a taste of something 100% Lebanese!


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Beirut

Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. As there has been no recent population census, the exact population is unknown; estimates in 2007 ranged from slightly more than 1 million to slightly less than 2 million. Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coast, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport. The Beirut metropolitan area consists of the city and its suburbs.

Located at 33.8869, 35.5131 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Beirut, Amarna letters locations, Ancient cities, Ancient Greek sites in Lebanon, Ancient mints, Archaeological sites in Lebanon, Capitals in Asia, Populated places in the Beirut Governorate, Populated coastal places in Lebanon, Crusades, Hellenistic colonies, Mediterranean, Mediterranean port cities and towns in Lebanon, Phoenician cities, Phoenician sites in Lebanon, Roman colonies, Roman sites in Lebanon, Populated places established in the 3rd millennium BC, Paleolithic, Neolithic settlements, Fertile Crescent, Ancient Levant

Beirut Arab University

Beirut Arab University (BAU) is a Lebanese private university located in Beirut, Lebanon. It was founded by the Lebanese El-Bir and Ihsan Society in 1960. The university is officially accredited according to article (17) of the Lebanese Higher Education Law issued on 26 December 1961.

Located at 33.8733, 35.4969 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in Lebanon, Educational institutions established in 1960, Education in Beirut, 1960 establishments in Lebanon, Beirut Arab University

Martyrs' Square, Beirut

Martyrs' Square is a square in the heart of downtown Beirut, Lebanon, next to the Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque. Its central statue commemorates Lebanese nationalists who were hanged during World War I by the Ottomans.

Located at 33.8964, 35.507 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Beirut, Monuments and memorials in Lebanon, Squares in Lebanon, National squares, Visitor attractions in Beirut, Tourism in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Lebanon

Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium

Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium is a 47,799 capacity multi-purpose stadium in the Bir Hassan area of Beirut, Lebanon. It is Lebanon's largest stadium. The Sports City Stadium is currently used mostly for football matches and it also has athletics facilities. It was built in 1957 by the Lebanese Ministry of Youth & Fine Arts in the presidency of Camille Chamoun.

Located at 33.8671, 35.4961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sport in Beirut, Buildings and structures in Beirut, Football venues in Lebanon, AFC Asian Cup stadiums, Sports venues in Lebanon, Athletics (track and field) venues in Lebanon, National stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums in Lebanon

Mar Elias refugee camp

Mar Elias is a Palestinian refugee camp in the southwestern part of Beirut, Lebanon. The camp was founded in 1952 by the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox convent and is composed mainly of Christian Palestinians (almost all the rest of the refugee camps contain Muslim Palestinians). It is named after the Christian saint Mar Elias. In 2002 there were 1,406 registered refugees in the camp.

Located at 33.8772, 35.4886 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon

Beirut Municipal Stadium

Beirut Municipal Stadium is a 18,000 capacity multi-purpose stadium in Beirut, Lebanon. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Al Ahed.

Located at 33.8741, 35.4984 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Lebanon, Buildings and structures in Beirut, Sport in Beirut, Multi-purpose stadiums in Lebanon

Lebanese International University

for the university in Nouakchott see Lebanese International University (Mauritania) for the university in Sana'a see Lebanese International University (Yemen) Lebanese International University 150px {{#invoke:InfoboxImage|InfoboxImage|image=|size=|sizedefault=frameless|alt=}}Motto Towards a better future. Established 2001Type PrivatePresident Abdul Rahim MouradLocation Lebanese flag Beqaa Valley, LebanonCampus UrbanWebsite {{#invoke:URL|url|1=http://www. liu. edu.

Located at 33.8847, 35.4956 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Education in Beirut, Educational institutions established in 2001, Universities in Lebanon, Sana'a, Beqaa Valley

Beirut Central District

The Beirut Central District (BCD) or Centre Ville is the name given to Beirut’s historical and geographical core, the “vibrant financial, commercial, and administrative hub of the country. ” At the heart of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut Central District (BCD) is an area thousands of years old, traditionally a focus of business, finance, culture and leisure. Its reconstruction constitutes one of the most ambitious contemporary urban developments.

Located at 33.9003, 35.5017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods of Beirut, Central business districts, Financial districts, Redeveloped ports and waterfronts, Land reclamation, Populated waterside places, Shopping districts and streets in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Beirut, Visitor attractions in Lebanon, Tourism in Lebanon

Safa Stadium

Safa Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Beirut, Lebanon. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home for Safa SC Beirut. The stadium has a capacity of 4,000 people.

Located at 33.8747, 35.4919 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Lebanon, Sports venues in Lebanon

Maghen Abraham Synagogue

The Maghen Abraham Synagogue is one of the main synagogues in Lebanon. The oldest synagogue is the Sidon Synagogue which was built in 833 but is believed to rest on an older synagogue dating back to the destruction of the Second Temple in 66 AD. Located in the former Jewish district of Wadi Abu Jamil in Beirut, it was abandoned after Israeli shelling destroyed the synagogue during the Lebanese Civil War.

Located at 33.8974, 35.5001 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Synagogues in Lebanon, Buildings and structures in Beirut, Orthodox synagogues, Rundbogenstil synagogues

Beirut Stock Exchange

The Beirut Stock Exchange (or BSE) is the principal stock exchange of Lebanon. Located in Beirut, it is a public institution run by a committee including a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman and eight members appointed via a decree issued by the Council of Ministers, in accordance with a proposal by the Minister of Finance. All BSE members are Lebanese Joint stock companies (SAL) with a capital above 500,000 Lebanese Pounds and registered at the secretariat of the Commercial Register in.

Located at 33.8942, 35.505 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Economy of Lebanon, Companies of Lebanon, Stock exchanges in Asia, Beirut, Stock exchanges in the Middle East

Wadi Abu Jamil

Wadi Abu Jamil, located in Beirut's Centre Ville, is the Jewish quarter in Beirut, Lebanon.

Located at 33.8972, 35.4991 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods of Beirut, Jews and Judaism in Lebanon, Jewish communities

Ministry of Finance (Lebanon)

This page is a list of Finance Ministers of Lebanon. 40x40pxThis article is incomplete. Please help to improve the article, or discuss the issue on the talk page.

Located at 33.8958, 35.5036 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Government ministries of Lebanon, Finance ministries

Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque

The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque is a sunni mosque located in Martyrs' Square in downtown Beirut, Lebanon. It was built between 2002 and 2007 by the former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, who was buried beside it. It was inaugurated by his son Saad Hariri on October 17, 2008. According to the architect, Azmi Fakhuri, the blue-domed mosque has an Ottoman inspiration, copying the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul.

Located at 33.895, 35.5064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Religious buildings completed in 2007, Buildings and structures in Beirut, Mosques in Lebanon, Religious organizations established in 2005, Visitor attractions in Beirut, Visitor attractions in Lebanon, Tourism in Lebanon

Saifi Village

Saifi Village is a residential upscale neighbourhood in Beirut, Lebanon. Saifi Village is located at the southeastern periphery of Centre Ville. The village is bordered by Rue Charles Debbas to the south, Rue George Haddad to the east, Rue Gouraud to the north, and Rue Ariss & Kanaani to the west. Its location is at the beginning of the former Green Line, the main frontline in Beirut during the Lebanese Civil War. The neighborhood was completely destroyed during the war in Lebanon.

Located at 33.8943, 35.5082 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in Beirut, Neighbourhoods of Beirut, Visitor attractions in Lebanon, Tourism in Lebanon

Ministry of Tourism (Lebanon)

The Ministry of Tourism is a government ministry of Lebanon. It originates from the Lebanon Tourism Service created in the 1930s as part of the Ministry of National Economy.

Located at 33.895, 35.4883 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government ministries of Lebanon, Tourism ministries

Ahliah school

The Ahliah school is a private, coeducational school in Beirut, Lebanon.

Located at 33.8967, 35.4976 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Private schools in Lebanon

Jewish cemetery of Beirut

The Jewish cemetery of Beirut, located close to Sodeco Square, is the only Jewish cemetery in Beirut, capital city of Lebanon. It is also accessible via the Damascus Expressway. Half of the gravestones are broken. It is currently still being used by Lebanese Jews.

Located at 33.8852, 35.51 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beirut, Jewish cemeteries, Jews and Judaism in Lebanon

Beirut Souks

The Beirut Souks is a major commercial district in Beirut Central District. With over 200 shops and a department store, it is Beirut's largest shopping area, as well as the most dense. The souks have historically been at the commercial heart of Beirut. The souks sustained irreparable damage during the Lebanese civil war and have been rebuilt by Solidere according to the ancient Greek street grid, maintaining the landmarks and original street names.

Located at 33.899, 35.504 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Retailing in Lebanon, Shopping districts and streets in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Beirut, Tourism in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Lebanon, Pedestrian malls

551 Beirut earthquake

The 551 Beirut earthquake occurred on 9 July 551 AD. It had an estimated magnitude of about 7.6 on the moment magnitude scale and a maximum felt intensity of X (Intense) on the Mercalli intensity scale. It triggered a devastating tsunami which affected the coastal towns of Phoenicia, causing great destruction and sinking many ships. Overall large numbers of people were reported killed, with one estimate of 30,000 by Antoninus of Piacenza for Beirut alone.

Located at 33.9, 35.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Earthquakes in the Levant, 6th-century earthquakes, 6th century in the Byzantine Empire, History of Lebanon, 6th century in Syria, 551, Tsunamis

Ministry of Culture (Lebanon)

The Ministry of Culture is a government ministry of Lebanon.

Located at 33.8922, 35.4847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government ministries of Lebanon, Culture ministries, Ministries established in 1993, 1993 establishments in Lebanon

Global University

Located at 33.8903, 35.4969 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in Lebanon, 1992 establishments in Lebanon

Timeline of Beirut history

The following is a timeline of the history of Beirut, Lebanon.

Located at 33.8869, 35.5131 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Beirut, City timelines, History of Lebanon

Ministry of Education and Higher Education (Lebanon)

The Republic of Lebanon Ministry of Education & Higher Education is a government agency of Lebanon. Its headquarters are in Beirut.

Located at 33.8797, 35.4861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government ministries of Lebanon, Education ministries

Zuqaq al-Blat

Zuqaq al-Blat is one of the twelve quarters of Beirut.

Located at 33.8922, 35.4983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods of Beirut

Districts of the same city

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Bourj Abou Haïdar, Burj Abū Ḩaydar, Bourj Abou Haidar, Bourj Abi Haidar, Borj Abi Haidar, برج أبو حيدر