Saint Nicholas Stairs
Good to know
- Best time to go
- April–June, September–October
- Budget
- $
- Accessibility
- not-accessible
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
The Saint Nicholas Stairs, also known as the Escalier de l'Art, are a long stone staircase linking the Gemmayzeh and Achrafieh districts of Beirut. Dating from the French Mandate period, the steps climb between old townhouses on a shaded pedestrian route through a characterful neighbourhood. In recent years they have hosted open-air art fairs and festivals. The stairway has become a symbol of Beirut's creative side and a popular subject for photographers exploring the eastern quarters.
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