Beirut Down Town, Central Beirut or Beirut Central District .

Beirut is the capital of Lebanon.

The Beirut Central District (sometimes called Solidere*) is the name given to Beirut’s historical and geographical center, It is situated on the Beirut northern coast.

*after the company of the same name founded by Rafik Hariri that has undertaken reconstruction of the neighborhood after the Lebanese Civil War.

Recent History of Beirut Central District
During the Lebanese civil war, that lasted from 1975 to 1990,
this region was heavily bombarded and had the highest destruction percentage in the entire country. (some reports suggest that 99% if not all the buildings in Beirut Central District were damaged during the civil war)

Demographic of Central Beirut

Before the civil war,The Muslim- Sunni population constituted the vast majority of the inhabitants of Beirut Center (and the city of Beirut as well)- there were big numbers of inhabitants of all the other religious groups, Christian Maronite, Christian Orthodox, Druze, Muslim - Shiaa, Jews ...

It was a cultural, financial and religious interaction hub, that reflected the multi-cultural spirit of Lebanon.

After the war, this region was reconstructed as a business and touristic center rather than a populated area.

Central Beirut Location on the sectarian lines

During and after the war the Lebanese population have gathered in different areas according to religious affiliation.
East Beirut for Christians, and West for Muslims.

the Beirut center now is located between what is called east and west Beirut, but is considered to be part of the west Beirut area.

Beirut Down town actual model
Beirut Down town was reconstructed as a business and touristic center, it is
the “vibrant financial, commercial, and administrative hub of the country.”

Beirut Down town Map location

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Posted on 09 Oct 2009 by SubmitedArticles