July in Beirut

Here are some photos of Beirut

Old Beirut













Colourful buildings in Beirut. New construction sites by Hariri's Company: Solidere














Driving in Beirut













Main mosque in Beirut, heavily guarded













Damaged building from the Hariri car bombing













Downtown Beirut reconstruction, also from Hariri's Solidere Company. Heavy military presence all over the town













Support for Hezbollah in some streets of Beirut














United Nations Building completely evacuated due to the current security situation. UN offices are now housed in appartments or hotel rooms in order for UN officials to undertake their work.













A typical old Lebanese-French style building in Gemmayze area of Beirut. On the corner, Paul's Restaurant is a great place for breakfast.

A contrast of distruction and beauty with a view of the main mosque and bombed buildings from the civil war.