<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Beirut is known as "Where East meets West," and this city on the eastern shores of the Mediterranean is certainly deserving of the appellation. It’s a totally unique city, where different religions and different populations, the past and the present are all interconnected and intertwined. Beirut is a lively city that hopes its future can recover some of the modern, vibrancy of its relatively recent past. Beirut is one of the most colorful cities in the Middle East - a cosmopolitan blend of different peoples, nations, religions all living together. It's impossible for the explorer within to resist Beirut's Western flair mixed with Eastern exoticism. Sit back in upscale cafés and restaurants, and let the archaeological majesty of the past tower before you. Take a stroll through the Ottoman influences of the city, head over to the always vibrant beaches, or discover a totally different side of Beirut and experience its traditional daily lifestyle. If you want to understand the Middle East, Beirut is a great place to start.</p><h5 xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">For a brand-new story: Purchase a Beirut flight ticket now!</h5><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Turkish Airlines’ flights to Beirut operate from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Book a flight to Beirut today to discover one of the most fascinating cities in the Middle East.</p><h5 xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport</h5><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Opened for civil aviation in 1954, Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is named for Rafic al-Hariri, a former prime minister of Lebanon. The airport is an important transportation hub, particularly for those traveling to and within the region.</p>