Mar Mikhael street art and railway station

Mar Mikhael has the city's densest concentration of street art and murals, along with the old railway station and tracks just below the main street. Daylight shows the murals, while night brings neon signs and busy bar terraces. A fast prime lens helps in low light. Photograph exteriors and public scenes, and ask before photographing customers. Weekend nights are crowded and lively, so a small camera is easier to manage. Murals change often as new work is painted over old, so look at a recent map or social media tag before heading out. Walk Armenia Street from Gemmayzeh in daylight for murals, then return after dark for neon; allow around two hours in total.