"بيت بيروت" متحف يوثق الحرب الأهلية

The Barakat building, or the yellow building, in Sodeco, built in the 1920s, became a battleground and sniper center during the Lebanese civil war. After nine years, it has been transformed into a cultural center and museum, preserving Beirut's memory.

The building symbolizes Beirut's war history and survived post-war real estate speculation that threatened historical sites. The architect intentionally preserved war scars like bullet holes and shell damage, making them a part of the museum's display to remind Lebanese people of the war.

Alongside the old building, a new eco-friendly structure was built to represent the post-war era, blending the past and present in architecture and content. This integrated cultural center will feature exhibition halls, theaters, a public library focused on Beirut, an advanced archive center, a research and documentation center, and a civil reference for urban development.

Sniper positions and barricades have been preserved to bear witness to the civil war. Beit Beirut is not just a cultural center but a museum that embodies the memory of the city, encompassing both its ancient and modern history.