The Holiday Inn: From Luxury to Battlefield, Beirut’s Forgotten Symbol of War

Melissa Manouchakian , 13/04 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Holiday Inn civil war April 13

The Holiday Inn in Beirut, once a symbol of modernity and luxury, now stands as a haunting reminder of Lebanon's civil war. Opened in 1974, the 26-story hotel was a beacon of Beirut's vibrant nightlife and international appeal. However, by 1975, it became a strategic battleground during the Lebanese Civil War. During the “Battle of the ...