Rue Gouraud
Colonial-era
building
Rue Gouraud (
French era. The neighborhood is well known today for its trendy bars and pubs, cafes, restaurants and lounges, most of which are directly located on Rue Gouraud. [2]
Rue Gouraud is known especially for its culinary scene that is popular with Beirut's fashionistas.[3] The street runs east of Beirut Central District and the Saifi Village, extending from Avenue Georges Haddad and reaching the Corniche du Fleuve. In 2004, Travel + Leisure magazine called the street "SoHo by the Sea," due to its colorful and chic cafés amid 1950's apartment buildings and hole-in-the-wall shops.[4]
Adjacent to Rue Gouraud are the Saint Nicolas Stairs, also known as Escalier de l'Art, where art festivals are held every year. The stairs lead to Rue Sursock further to the South. The area is also within walking distance from Rue Monnot and the Saifi Village.
Rue Gouraud and the rest of Gemmayzeh were damaged extensively in the
2020 Beirut explosions, which destroyed many buildings.[5]
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References
- ^ New York Times-Badaro
- ^ Malouf, Greg and Malouf, Lucy. Saha: A Chef's Journey Through Lebanon and Syria, page 31
- ^ Carter, Dunston, and Thomas. Syria and Lebanon, page 283
- ^ "Beirut is Back".
- ^ Chappell, Bill (4 August 2020). "Enormous Explosion Rocks Beirut, Killing More Than 100, Wounding Thousands". NPR.