Beirut traces its roots back over 5,000 years. Once called Berytus during the Roman era, it grew into a key port of the Mediterranean. Today’s visitors can follow the Beirut Heritage Trail, a 2.5 km walking route marked with bronze medallions, that links archaeological sites, historic courtyards, and restored Ottoman buildings. The path unveils layers of the city's past one block at a time.

The city’s coastline offers both open skies and quiet retreats. Along the Corniche, locals walk or ride bikes beside the Mediterranean, passing palm-lined paths and stopping at viewpoints over the sea. Nearby, the Pigeon Rocks rise from the waves with natural arches carved by time and tide, framed by cafés ideal for watching boats drift past.