BEIRUT, the Paris of the Middle East

Beirut is the capital of Lebanon and the largest city of the country. Its beautiful Greek Orthodox St. George Cathedral with beautiful frescoes, the numerous museums including the national museum, one of the most famous museums which jealously protects the rich Lebanese heritage; but also discover the youngest of the museums, the MIM, private museum of minerals, opened to the public since October 2013 offers 1600 minerals from more than 60 countries. The MIM collection is today considered to be one of the most important private collections in the world. This cultural wealth sets Beirut as a city worth a visit.