Unesco
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: 02:09 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Beirut
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:29 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

Explore Unesco

The district Unesco of Beirut in Beyrouth is located in Lebanon and is a district of the nations capital.

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Baabda, Jdaidet el Matn, Aaley, Jounieh and Beit ed Dine. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

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

Morning Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 29th of March 2024

20°C (68 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

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 (70 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Coral Beach Hotel and Resort

Address
1,7 mi
JNAH AVENUE 53663
00000 Beirut
Lebanon

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
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


Golden Tulip Galleria

Address
1,6 mi
St. Elie Khalde Blvd.
Beirut
Lebanon

Time Information

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


Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort

Address
1,6 mi
Al Akhtal Al Saghir
7791 Beirut
Lebanon

Time Information

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


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


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


Staybridge Suites BEIRUT

Address
0,7 mi
Alfred Nobel Street, Verdun,P.O. Box 13-5593
00000 Beyrouth
Lebanon

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


LE BRISTOL HOTEL

Address
0,6 mi
MME CURIE STREET 1493 P.O.BOX 11-1493
1107-208 Beirut
Lebanon

Time Information

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


Britannia Suites

Address
1,1 mi
Al Andalous Street,Raouche
1234 Beirut
Lebanon

Time Information

Checkout: 12:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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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, I Love You booktrailer for Zena el Khalil

Published: August 29, 2010
Length: 16:18 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Gigi Roccati

Based on her heartfelt memoir, "Beirut, I Love You", is the story of Zena; a Lebanese artist whose reality pits friendships, love and art against the ever-present threat of war. The shortfilm...


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.

American University of Beirut

The American University of Beirut (AUB); Arabic: الجامعة الأميركية في بيروت‎) is a private, secular, and independent university in Beirut, Lebanon. Degrees awarded at the American University of Beirut (AUB) are officially registered with the New York Board of Regents. The university is ranked as the number one university in Lebanon and among the top 250 universities in the world by the QS World University Rankings.

Located at 33.9, 35.4823 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
American University of Beirut, Universities in Lebanon, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Educational institutions established in 1866, Education in Beirut, 1866 establishments in the Ottoman Empire

Lebanese American University

The Lebanese American University is a secular, private and independent American university and research institution located in Lebanon. The university is chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (CIHE–NEASC).

Located at 33.8928, 35.4778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in Lebanon, Former women's universities and colleges, Educational institutions established in 1924, Council of Independent Colleges

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

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

Shatila refugee camp

The Shatila refugee camp (also Chatila refugee camp) is a refugee camp for Palestinian refugees, set up by UNRWA in 1949. The camp is located within the Lebanese capital Beirut. As of December 2003, it housed 12,235 registered refugees. http://www. un. org/unrwa/refugees/lebanon. html It is most widely known as the site of the Sabra and Shatila massacre in September 1982, but also played a significant role in the 1982 Lebanon war and the 1985 to 1987 war of the camps.

Located at 33.8629, 35.4984 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places established in 1949, Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, Israeli–Lebanese conflict

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

Al Manara Stadium

Rafic Hariri Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Beirut, Lebanon. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home for Nejmeh. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 people, together with a VIP seats area that accommodates around 100 guests, a cafeteria, & a gymnasium.

Located at 33.8944, 35.4694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Lebanon

Lee Observatory

The Lee Observatory is a (now closed) astronomical observatory it was the first and the oldest of the Middle East. It is located in the campus of the American University of Beirut in Beirut, Lebanon.

Located at 33.9005, 35.4798 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Astronomical observatories in Lebanon, American University of Beirut

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

1983 United States embassy bombing

The April 18, 1983 United States embassy bombing was a suicide bombing in Beirut, Lebanon, that killed 63 people, mostly embassy and CIA staff members, several soldiers and one Marine. 17 of the dead were Americans. It was the deadliest attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission up to that time, and is thought of as marking the beginning of anti-U.S. attacks by Islamist groups. The attack came in the wake of the intervention of a Multinational Force, made up of Western countries, including the U.S.

Located at 33.9014, 35.485 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Terrorist incidents in 1983, Attacks on diplomatic missions of the United States, Suicide bombing, Massacres of the Lebanese Civil War, 1983 in the United States, 1983 in Lebanon, United States Marine Corps in the 20th century, Lebanon–United States relations, Mass murder in 1983

Raouché

Raouché is a residential and commercial neighborhood in Beirut, Lebanon. It is known for its upscale apartment buildings, numerous restaurants, and cliff-side cafés that line Avenue de Paris, which forms part of the Corniche Beirut. The corniche or the wide, seaside sidewalk of Avenue de Paris is popular on weekends and evenings where strollers and joggers crowd the pavements. Off the coast of Raouché, there is a natural landmark called the Pigeons' Rock (also known as the Rock of Raouché).

Located at 33.8833, 35.4667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods of Beirut, Stacks (geology), Rock formations, Anthropomorphic geographic features, Visitor attractions in Beirut, Tourism in Lebanon, Visitor attractions 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

École supérieure des affaires (Beirut)

The École Supérieure des Affaires is a Beirut-based higher education establishment. It is the only Grande Ecole for business in the Middle East region. The ESA was founded in 1996 by the French and Lebanese governments, as a joint cooperation between the Paris Chamber of Commerce (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris) and the Bank of Lebanon.

Located at 33.8986, 35.4892 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in Lebanon, Education in Lebanon, Education in Beirut, Grandes écoles, Educational institutions established in 1996

Rafik Hariri University Hospital

The Rafik Hariri University Hospital – formerly known as Beirut Governmental University Hospital (BGUH) – is the largest Lebanese public hospital, located on the outskirts of southern Beirut. The hospital's main building has a maximal capacity of 544 hospital beds; it comprises a total of seven floors with three annex buildings a 50 bed hotel and four villas hosting staff dormitories, outpatient clinics and administrative services. The Hospital is affiliated with the Lebanese University.

Located at 33.8635, 35.4913 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hospitals in Lebanon, Lebanese University

Nejmeh SC

Nejmeh Sporting Club, commonly known as Nejmeh SC, Nadi Al-Nejma Al-Riyadi or Najma Beirut, is a professional multi-sports club based in the Manara district of Ras Beirut, Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. Nejmeh is Arabic for star. It is most famous for its association football club, which competes in the Lebanese Premier League, the top division football league in the nation. Nejmeh SC are considered one of the most popular football teams in Lebanon.

Located at 33.8944, 35.4694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Football clubs in Lebanon, Association football clubs established in 1945, Nejmeh SC, 1945 establishments in Lebanon

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

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

These districts also belong to Beirut.

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These are districts that are close by, but belong to a different city than Beirut.

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Unesco, Al Ūnaskū, الأونسكو