About Beirut - presentation, information, photos and recommendations
Beirut is the capital of Lebanon and its population of approximately 2.1 million people in the metropolitan area. The city is built on a rocky promontory in the eastern Mediterranean sea. This is by far the largest city in Lebanon. Due to the small size of Lebanon's capital has always had status only cosmopolitan city in the country, and since independence, has been commercial and financial center of Lebanon.
Beirut was built on a rocky promontory overlooking the sea. Nowadays it is the capital of a modern nation, but in times gone deep harbor and central location or were not so successful, the city was overshadowed by more powerful neighbors.
In times distant town called Birotica, a Semitic word meaning "well" or "source." When the cities of Sidon and Tyre and the city began a decline in the first century BC. Berytus, as it was then called, acquired more influence, but only in Roman times became an important cultural center with the famous Romanian School of Law. When power pale Romanian, Greek influence dominated since the fourth century AD Byzantine Later, the Crusaders dominated the town since 200 years. It was not until the late nineteenth century, after 400 years of Ottoman rule, Beirut began to develop and modernize.
Beirut today, more than one million inhabitants, remained the country's commercial and cultural center. Although the war has left in ruins downtown businesses were moved to other parts of the city and continued trading. In the 1990s and have made plans to rebuild war-torn areas. In 25 de ani acest proiect va transforma Beirutul intr-un oras modern care inca pastreaza mediul oriental. Landmarks such as Martyrs' Square, Parliament Buildings, Serail and the traditional souks are part of a project that spans 1.6 million square meters. The development plan and excavations are extended.
Beirut enjoys a Mediterranean climate. In April-June the days are warm, dry and long evenings, cool (19-25 ° C). Temperatures in July and August is around 30 ° C and the humidity can be somewhat overwhelming - make sure your hotel has air conditioning. Rainy months are December to February, even in rain.
The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest in the world. Lebanese cuisine, in particular, enjoys a worldwide reputation for its richness and variety. Lebanese cuisine is a rich mixture of various products and ingredients from different regions of Lebanon. Olive oil, herbs, spices, fruits and vegetables are often used, and dairy products, cereals, fish and various meats. A visit to Beirut is not complete unless you try (at least) traditional Mezze (Meza), a culinary variety of thirty hot and cold dishes. A typical Mezze may consist of salads, such as Tabboule and Fattouch with caviars: Homme and Moutabal, and some, such as meatballs Sambousseks, Lebanese bread, which is essential in preparing a Mezze.
Beirut | Beirut is the capital of Lebanon and its population of approximately 2.1 million people in the metropolitan area. The city is built on a rocky promontory in the eastern Mediterranean sea. This is by far the largest city in Lebanon
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