growing up i've always been told that Beirut is built on 7 demolished cities, i never believed it until i went to St. George Cathedral. underneath the cathedral, there is a museum that would show you the seven layers of the demolished cities each by a different natural factor, even more you can see the relics that the excavations have... More

The church is located about 100 meters from the clock tower in Place de l'Etoile. Therefore, it is a natural that you'll check it out when visiting Place de l'Etoile. It's a nice church, with alot of beautiful icons/paintings. Some still show bullet holes from the war. The church is definitely worth seeing, but combine it with your visit to... More

Situated right in the heart of downtown Beirut off Place de l'Etoile, Saint George Cathedral provides a great window to the past with inexpensive tour of the underground archaelogical remains which are well explained. For a very reasonable price you can buy DVD and other memorabilia to support the society. More

Whether you are on a religious pilgrimage or seeking historic places, this is the place to visit. Heavily destroyed during the civil war but has been renovated to reveal its rich interior. Don't miss the underground excavations that have revealed layers of Beirut's history. More

the church is like every orthodox church! however the location of the church makes it even more important. More

Don't forget to visit the museum, exhibiting the remains of an ancient temple. More

Right next to the big new mosque with the blue dome, I came across this one evening just as service was beginning. A lovely old church--with a huge painting of St. George slaying a dragon hanging over the altar (where you might usually see Christ or Mary). Attentive congregation with lots of kids. More

great spot (in the middle of beyrout) has many old icons and symbols of christianity More

I think parts of this cathedral have been rebuilt; nevertheless, I still felt surrounded by the holiness of this place (I am a Greek Orthodox) More