About Nijmeh Square and Palace De I’Etoile

The Nijmeh square or Place de I’Etoile is the central square of Beirut and houses the Lebanese parliament along with its complimentary buildings; two cathedrals, a museum, several cafes, and restaurants. This square is an iconic symbol of Beirut, notably for its art deco architecture.

The jewel of the square is a 1930 clock tower with its four-faced Rotex clock. Though destroyed in civil war; this square has been rebuilt gracefully with pristine surroundings. Today, it is surrounded by bars and restaurants making it a beautiful destination especially at night to see the chic Lebanese lifestyle.

Must See

  • Plenty of cafes to have a drink or smoke a hubabuba pipe which is a sport for all.
  • It has the most famous Rolex Clock Tower in its center. Facing the Parliament building, which is architecturally stunning! 
  • The newly renovated downtown Beirut with its streets and famous international brands' shops.
  • See mosques and churches alongside each other, many nice restaurants with international and Lebanese cuisine to enjoy and of course shopping stores.

How to reach

  • 1 h 4 min (4.8 km) via Damascus by walking.
  • 18 min (6.5 km) via Elias El Hrawi by taxi.
  • Bus fares cost either 500LL (OCFTC bus 24) or 1000LL ($0.33 to 0.67).
  • Car rental prices range from economical LL40,000/day to luxury prices. Those can change according to the season, so make sure you contact the car rental company beforehand to check prices as well as pickup/drop-off locations.
  • The Taxi Service system is that the price of the ride is fixed at 2,000 L.L (€1 For private taxi LL10,000 should you want one).

Tips

  • This area is closed off for vehicular traffic by military checkpoints which means only foot traffic.
  • Proximity to the parliament, a military checkpoint has turned this beautiful place less crowded.
  • The prices of the restaurants and clothing shops are a bit on the high end.
  • You can park the car in this area and walk to the other attractions.
  • This iconic landmark is a photography magnet.

Visit Time

Open all day.

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

1 hour

 

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Weather

Moderate Rain 26.96°C

 

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