Al Omari Mosque

Located in the city centre, where access is controlled by the army, the Al Omari mosque can be visited by anyone, but women must cover themselves. The entrance is very welcoming, with the interior divided into aisles, marked by stone columns. The floor has a red carpet with gold bands. This mosque was originally a church built by the Crusaders in 1300, and dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. When the Mamelukes conquered Beirut, this wonder of stone became a mosque and luckily over the years, has retained its grandeur!