History
- Opening of American University of Beirut on Bliss Street at the end of the 19th century.
- One of the Arab region's most dynamic areas. Frequented by the Arab region's most prominent writers, intellectuals, artists.
- First act of resistance against the Israeli occupation in 1982 at the Wimpy Cafe (now Vero Moda store).
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