Beirut Central District

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Statue in Martyr’s Square
Statue in Martyr’s Square

The Beirut Central District (BCD), popularly known as Centre Ville, is the name given to Beirut’s historical and geographical core, the “vibrant financial, commercial, and administrative hub of the country.”[1] It is situated on the city’s northern coast and includes many monuments and places of importance to the citizens of Beirut, including Place des Martyrs.

Solidere’s master plan for Beirut Central District (zoom)
Solidere’s master plan for Beirut Central District (zoom)
Place de l'Étoile in Centre Ville
Place de l'Étoile in Centre Ville

Beirut Central District is sometimes called Solidere, after the company of the same name founded by Rafik Hariri that has undertaken reconstruction of the neighborhood after the Lebanese Civil War (see Solidere).

Sidewalk Cafes in Centre Ville
Sidewalk Cafes in Centre Ville
The main square of Saifi Village in Centre Ville
The main square of Saifi Village in Centre Ville

[edit] Neighborhoods in Centre Ville

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.cedarland.org/bcd.html

[edit] External links

http://www.solidere.com/solidere.html


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