Basta, Beirut

al-Basta (Arabic: البسطة) is a neighborhood in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.

[1] It is divided in two parts, Basta Fawka (upper) and Tahta (lower).

[2][3] The area is known for its antique shops.

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Tramway passing through Basta, 1925
Ramadan scenes in al-Basta, 2016