Rue Verdun

Rue Verdun, or Verdun Street, is an upscale commercial and residential street in Beirut, Lebanon.[1]

BLOM Bank Headquarters on Verdun


The street, which is a major shopping center and tourist attraction, was named in honor of the Battle of Verdun during World War I. However, "Verdun" remains the street's unofficial name. It is officially named Rachid Karami Street, after Lebanon's late Prime Minister who was assassinated during the Lebanese Civil War.

Christmas decorations on Verdun Street
The interior of a Verdun shopping center

Landmarks
  • Lycée Franco-Libanais Verdun - one of Beirut's most prominent Francophone schools.
  • The Druze Center - the seat of the High Sheik of the Druze Sect in Lebanon.
  • The "Rashid Karami" memorial statue- the man the street is named after.
Sidewalk Cafes along Verdun Street
Security guards on a shopping center entrance

Tourism

Accommodation

Verdun is home to a number of hotels, including:

Shopping

Verdun is home to some of the most important fashion boutiques and retail chains.[2]

Entertainment

The area is full of dining options, catering to upscale and budget needs, and everything in-between. In addition, there are numerous cafes and coffee shops located there as well.

The area does not offer much in the way of nightlife, with little or no clubs, bars, or pubs in the area.

See also

Notes and references
  1. Verdun Archived 2012-06-08 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-06-08. Retrieved 2012-08-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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