Experts' Choice Award National Museum of Beirut
What the experts agree on
Beirut's premier cultural institution showcases Lebanon's layered history through stunning archaeological treasures, from Phoenician gilded bronzes to Roman frescoes and Bronze Age artifacts, magnificently displayed across its galleries.
“Highlights include the famous, much-photographed Phoenician gilded bronze figurines found buried near the Obelisk Temple at Byblos.”
– Lonely Planet
Frommer's "Visitors are greeted in the main hall with the third-century Seven Wise Men mosaic, unearthed from Baalbek. Head to the second floor for small treasures including a Bronze Age terracotta chariot " Full review
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Start your visit with the short film relaying the museum's efforts during the civil war to preserve its contents.
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Corner of useum Street, Damascus Street and Abdallah El Yafi Avenue., Beirut, Lebanon
