American University of Beirut, Beirut
Th American University of Beirut is a private, independent university. Degrees awarded at the American University of Beirut (AUB) are officially registered with the Board of Education in the State of New York.
The university is ranked as the number one university in Lebanon by UWR and among the top 300 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings. AUB is also ranked as the first American university located outside of the U.S.A.
The campus is composed of 64 buildings, including a Medical Center (420 beds), 5 Libraries, 3 Museums , and 7 Dormitories.
The university is ranked as the number one university in Lebanon by UWR and among the top 300 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings. AUB is also ranked as the first American university located outside of the U.S.A.
The campus is composed of 64 buildings, including a Medical Center (420 beds), 5 Libraries, 3 Museums , and 7 Dormitories.
Sight description based on Wikipedia.
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American University of Beirut on Map
Sight Name: American University of Beirut
Sight Location: Beirut, Lebanon (See walking tours in Beirut)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Beirut, Lebanon (See walking tours in Beirut)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Beirut, Lebanon
Create Your Own Walk in Beirut
Creating your own self-guided walk in Beirut is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Beirut Introduction Walking Tour
How many times can a city die? Beirut, in 5,000 years, has died and come back many times. Archeological digs downtown have revealed Phoenician, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Crusader and Ottoman remains and signs of influence.
In 140 BC the city was destroyed by Diodotus Tryphon, a king of the Seleucid Empire. His Hellenistic city lies over the Phoenician one. Pompey the Great arrived in 64 BC... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
In 140 BC the city was destroyed by Diodotus Tryphon, a king of the Seleucid Empire. His Hellenistic city lies over the Phoenician one. Pompey the Great arrived in 64 BC... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Seaside Walking Tour
If you wish to unwind or, perhaps, seek some quality time with your family and friends in a completely safe environment, while in Beirut, the local seaside area offers ample opportunities for both. Lined with palm trees, the city's waterfront guarantees a truly joyful experience and is as much fun for watching the Mediterranean, beautiful people and breathing the air as it is for exploring... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles