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Beirut has been destroyed and rebuilt seven times in its history. Today, young people here are living in a changing city with new hopes and challenges. |
Hopes and dreams
Read what three young people have to say about living in Beirut:
| What do they like about living there? |
| What challenges do they face? |
| What are their hopes and dreams for the future? |
From what you�ve found out, would you like to live there?
Beirut bombing 1982
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Older generations can remember a very different Beirut. Download an information sheet that outlines key events in the civil war that tore Lebanon apart and left Beirut in tatters. |
After the civil war the company, Solidere was given the job of rebuilding parts of the city. Have a good look at the interactive maps, images and information on Solidere�s website to find out more. And see how areas looked before and after redevelopment at www.downtownbeirut.com/beirutBeforeandAfter.html.
| Beirut�s clocktower was removed for safekeeping during the civil war. Today it has been returned to its rightful place in the reconstructed heart of the city. |
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Tourism revival
With much of the city restored, the people of Beirut are trying to revive its reputation as a top tourist destination. They need new visitors, including from the UK, a 4-5 hour flight away.
Kick-start a revival in Beirut�s tourist trade!
Design an itinerary for a three day/four night city break to Beirut for:
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Ethel Spears and Daphne Timberlake from Tunbridge Wells, both 68 years old, and both interested in history and culture. They also like their food and wine! |
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Zac Roc, a 22 year old DJ from Manchester, who likes the beach in the summer and snowboarding in the winter. He also wants to check out the nightlife. |
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Visit these sites to get you started:
www.bbc.co.uk/holiday/destinations/lebanon_beirut
www.lebanon-tourism.gov.lb
www.savelebanon.org |
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Use pictures to show some of the places you think they should visit. |
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You could even visit your local travel agent to find out more about the city�s attractions. |
Palestinian children in Nahr el Bared refugee camp, north Lebanon.
© Save the Children |
Some people born in Beirut are not Lebanese, nor do they have the rights of Lebanese citizens. Go to the next page to find out about life as a Palestinian refugee in Lebanon. |
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