{"id":761061,"date":"2025-09-05T10:51:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T10:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=761061"},"modified":"2025-09-05T10:51:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T10:51:37","slug":"unesco-announces-plans-to-restore-beiruts-iconic-grand-theater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/761061\/unesco-announces-plans-to-restore-beiruts-iconic-grand-theater\/","title":{"rendered":"UNESCO Announces Plans to Restore Beirut\u2019s Iconic Grand Theater"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has announced the restoration of Beirut&#8217;s Grand Theater, a significant cultural landmark in Lebanon. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>This initiative, alongside the restoration of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/760990\/restoration-of-mar-mikhael-train-station-officially-underway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mar Mikhael train station<\/a>, is part of a broader effort to revitalize Beirut&#8217;s heritage sites and support the country&#8217;s cultural recovery. Both projects aim to transform neglected landmarks into vibrant cultural spaces that celebrate Lebanon\u2019s history.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cn13BvYMTOo\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-beirut-s-grand-theater\">About Beirut&#8217;s Grand Theater<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>The <em>Grand Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de Beyrouth<\/em> was originally built in the 1920s and opened in <a href=\"https:\/\/evendo.com\/locations\/lebanon\/beirut\/landmark\/le-grand-theatre-des-milles-et-une-nuits?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1929<\/a>. Designed by architect Youssef Aftimos, it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bljfavo-sharjah-ruler-supports-rehabilitation-beirut-grand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">featured<\/a> a horseshoe-shaped auditorium with 630 seats, two balconies, and a retractable steel dome for ventilation. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>The theater hosted various performances, including international productions and concerts by renowned artists. However, during the Lebanese Civil War, the building suffered significant damage and has remained unused since then. While the exterior was restored, the interior has largely been neglected.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C-RoaYrtXau\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Azoulay&#8217;s made the announcement during her official visit to Beirut, where she also launched the restoration of the Mar Mikhael train station. Both projects are being carried out in coordination with the Lebanese government and the Ministry of Culture.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>The project is funded by Italy and the United Arab Emirates. An international fundraising campaign has also been launched, inviting donations from cultural organizations and donors worldwide. The restoration aims to preserve the theater&#8217;s architectural integrity while modernizing its facilities for contemporary performances.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGmjnIDok-P\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Culture Minister Ghassan Salameh <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nna-leb.gov.lb\/en\/education-and-culture\/806472\/salam%C3%A9-azoulay-launch-campaign-for-revival-of-gran?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stated<\/a>: &#8220;The Ministry of Culture is, above all, the guardian of national memory. 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