Beirut seems to have mostly recovered from the civil war and its aftermath.
The remains of a Roman bath have been excavated in Beirut. The picture to the right shows part of the
hypocaust (for under-floor heating). The remaining pictures show different parts of the modern city.
The "Corniche", a lovely pedestrian area overlooking the sea.
The "Grand Serail", built in 1877-1894, offices of the Prime Minister and government