Nejmeh Square

Nejmeh Square
Square
Place de l'Étoile
ساحة النجمة
The Clock Tower center of Nejmeh Square
The Clock Tower center of Nejmeh Square
Area2.245 square kilometres (0.867 sq mi)
LocationBeirut Municipality, Lebanon
Interactive map of Nejmeh Square
Coordinates: 33°53′48.04″N 35°30′16.34″E / 33.8966778°N 35.5045389°E / 33.8966778; 35.5045389

Nejmeh Square (Arabic: ساحة النجمة, romanized: Sāḥat al-Najmah) or Place de l'Étoile is the central square in the Downtown area of Beirut, Lebanon. It is home to the Lebanese Parliament and its complementary buildings, two cathedrals, a museum, and several cafes and restaurants. Most notable for its Art Deco architecture, the square has become a recognizable icon of the city of Beirut worldwide.

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