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By: Fed Up With Living In A Concrete Jungle, Beirut Residents Make Their Own Green Space

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:06:27 +0000

[...] ‘Secret Garden’ Off-Limits The hunger forest-covered Horsh Beirut is a place “few internal people have ever been means to visit… Local authorities seem [...]

By: Georgia Paterson Dargham

Georgia Paterson Dargham — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 07:19:36 +0000

Have you tried going, Leila? The official rules clearly come down to the gatekeeper’s discretion (or prejudice!). Neither myself nor some of the others I saw there were 35 and I’m sure they didn’t have a pass either. I think as many people should go to Horsh Beirut as possible. Do not be put off by the idea that you cannot visit if you haven’t tried! Hopefully one day those restrictions will be completely lifted.

By: leila

leila — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 07:02:00 +0000

Hi, horsh Beirut is indeed for the lucky ones (drives me crazy that such a concept exists). To be able to benefit from the precious green area, you need to apply for a pass at the municipality of Beirut (located in Downtown). A stupid condition requires you are above 35 years of age(kids not allowed, they mess up the green gold!)!!! Lebanon is an upside down country…

By: Danielle

Danielle — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:07:46 +0000

Georgia, how do you find out about these places? You are on a seemingly constant quest to uncover all of the things about this country that even the locals don’t know. Great find! I just wish it was a bit more accessible. How ironic is that? The one park in the city that no one can seem to find?!?! The only reason it would turn into a hideout spot is if it was neglected. Put a couple of guard there, and you’ll be good to go! So, there IS greenery in the heart of this city!

By: abaretruth

abaretruth — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:47:00 +0000

thanks, i am gonna try to make it this weekend. Will let you know how that went.

By: Georgia Paterson Dargham

Georgia Paterson Dargham — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:43:50 +0000

Don’t – I’ve never worked out where Horsh Tabet really is as it happens, though it seems to be near Habtoor. For the Pine Forest / Horsh al Sanawbar, the post’s map should help. Zoom out for more context. Enjoy your visit there!

By: abaretruth

abaretruth — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:32:52 +0000

ah ok. I feel dumb… i think i vaguely heard about horsh beirut years ago

By: Charbel

Charbel — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:39:09 +0000

Horsh Tabet is really nothing but a name in Sin el Fil; Georgia is talking about Horsh Beirut and I had the same mix-up at first :)

By: abaretruth

abaretruth — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:07:22 +0000

I never thought of going there and i didn’t know it existed. I thought it was just a name sin el fil. I don’t even know where horsh tabet is exactly located. Thanks for sharing, it’s on my to do list now.

By: ian alexander

ian alexander — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:01:07 +0000

any more pics of the park? its just my sort of place.