Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral

The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George was built in the 18th century and rebuilt after the civil war, standing in Downtown Beirut near Nijmeh Square. It stands on the site of earlier churches, and excavations beneath it have revealed Byzantine and Roman layers, including a Roman road and a possible early church, which are displayed in a crypt museum. The cathedral serves the Greek Orthodox community, the largest Christian community in Beirut after the Maronites. The interior has icons and a carved wooden iconostasis. Visitors can enter outside services if dressed modestly. It is a quick stop that shows Beirut's layered history in one place, from Roman streets up to modern reconstruction.