About Saint George Maronite Cathedral in Beirut, Lebanon:
The cathedral was constructed using stones from the Roman columns of the Deir al-Qala’a temple in Beit Mery. It is known for its Neoclassical facade, a 72-meter campanile (bell tower) completed in 2016, and an interior featuring a gilded ceiling.
Note: The Maronite Church is in full communion with Rome and the Pope. As one of 23 Eastern Catholic Churches, it is a self-governing (sui iuris) particular church within the Catholic Church, retaining its own distinct West Syriac liturgy and traditions while accepting the authority of the Holy See.
It suffered severe damage and looting during the Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990) but was restored and reopened in 2000. It was further damaged by the 2020 Beirut explosion and underwent subsequent restoration between 2020 and 2022, the Aliph Foundation notes.
An underground crypt features significant archaeological finds, including a Roman street, as mentioned by Wikipedia.
The cathedral is a major religious, cultural, and historical landmark in Lebanon, often holding significant state funerals and Easter masses.
Traveling to Saint George Maronite Cathedral in Beirut, Lebanon:
The Cathedral is on Emir Bachir Street next to the Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque.