Umam Documentation & Research, Beirut

Name: Umam Documentation & Research
Address: Beirut, Lebanon

#70 among attractions in Beirut

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UMAM Documentation and Research is a nonprofit cultural organization founded in 2004 by Lokman Slim and Monika Borgmann. It is located in Haret Hreik, a town part of the Dahieh Southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, that was heavily bombed during the 2006 Lebanon War. UMAM D&R works towards raising awareness of civil violence and war memories in Lebanon. ()

Coordinates: 33°51'30"N, 35°30'29"E

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Umam Documentation & Research – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Horsh Beirut, Garden of Forgiveness, Karout Grand Stores, Hadeth South.

0.9 miN
Park
Horsh Beirut, Beirut
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Beirut, Lebanon, Horsh Beirut is a verdant oasis that offers city dwellers a much-needed respite from the urban hustle. This sprawling park, also known as Horsh el Snoubar or Pine Forest, is the largest green space in the capital, covering...
0.7 miNE
Park, Garden
Garden of Forgiveness, Beirut
17 min walk • The Garden of Forgiveness is a garden in Beirut, close to Martyrs’ Square and the wartime Green Line. Entering through an enclosed water garden, the visitor descends into layers from the city’s past, crossing terraces of olive and fruit trees.
1 miSE
33°50'58"N • 35°31'17"E
Karout Grand Stores, Beirut
25 min walk • Market, Shopping, Shop
1.3 miSE
Archaeological site
Hadeth South, Beirut
33 min walk • Hadath is a municipality in the Baabda District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate in Lebanon. It borders the southern periphery of the Lebanese capital Beirut and is considered part of its metropolitan area.
0.9 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, Beirut
24 min walk • Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of 49,500 seats, located in the Bir Hassan area of Beirut, Lebanon.
1.2 miNW
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Beirut Municipal Stadium, Beirut
32 min walk • Beirut Municipal Stadium is an 18,000 capacity multi-purpose stadium in Beirut, Lebanon. It is currently mostly used for football matches.
0.7 miS
Neighbourhood
Bourj el-Barajneh, Beirut
19 min walk • Bourj el-Barajneh is a municipality located in the southern suburbs of Beirut, in Lebanon. The municipality lies between Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport and the town of Haret Hreik.
~1820 ftS
Neighbourhood
Southern Suburbs of Beirut, Beirut
9 min walk • Dahieh is a predominantly Shia Muslim suburb, located south of Beirut, in the Baabda District of Lebanon. It is composed of several towns and municipalities. There is also a minority of coexisting Sunni Muslims, and a Palestinian refugee camp which has 20,000 inhabitants.
0.8 miSE
Neighbourhood
Haret Hreik, Beirut
20 min walk • Haret Hreik is a mixed Shia and Maronite Christian municipality, in the Dahieh suburbs, south of Beirut, Lebanon. It is part of the Baabda District.
1.2 miNW
Universities and schools
Beirut Arab University, Beirut
31 min walk • Beirut Arab University is a Lebanese private university located in Beirut, Lebanon. It was founded by the Lebanese El-Bir and Ihsan Society in. The university is ranked among the top universities in the Arab Region by 2015/16 QS World University Rankings.
1.5 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Safa Stadium, Beirut
38 min walk • The Safa Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Beirut, Lebanon. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home for Safa SC Beirut. The stadium has a capacity of 4,000 people.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Umam Documentation & Research?

Nearby attractions include Southern Suburbs of Beirut, Beirut (9 min walk), Garden of Forgiveness, Beirut (17 min walk), Bourj el-Barajneh, Beirut (19 min walk), Haret Hreik, Beirut (20 min walk).

How to get to Umam Documentation & Research by public transport?

The nearest stations to Umam Documentation & Research:

Bus

Minivan 27 to Mleeta (22 min walk)
Minivan to Baalbek (36 min walk)