The cosmopolitan flair of modern-day Beirut, the gastronomic renown of the country's food and wine, and an educated and outward-looking population complement a country that is both traditional and progressive in outlook. For all the flavors of its storied past and rugged natural beauty, Lebanon is a well-kept tourist secret that beg exploration.
Beirut is fast paced cosmopolitan city, modern and old, is filled with places to visit whether for sightseeing, shopping, cuisine, or the nightlife that Beirut is bustling with.
Most Lebanese people speak Arabic, English, and French. As you walk the streets of downtown Beirut, you will pass domed mosques and steeple churches, reflecting the country's religious and architectural legacies.