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Al-Omari Mosque in Beirut

Beirut Monuments and Historic Buildings: Al-Omari Mosque



Al-Omari Mosque

Reviewed by: Laalamani

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The Al-Omari Mosque is a very famous attraction of the city and gets many visitors from across the globe. This is a must visit place as it is the most ancient buildings of the city. Beautifully preserved, this is one of the two mosques made on the remains of a Byzantine church. This historic building suffered many damages during the Civil War.  The St John church was built by the Crusaders.

Category: Monument and Historic Building
Address: Al-Omari Mosque, Beirut, Lebanon



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