As part of its flagship initiative LiBeirut, UNESCO has announced an agreement with the Swiss Federal Office of Culture and the Sursock Palace Association to finance the first phase of the rehabilitation of the Sursock Palace. The iconic building, which dates from 1860 was severely impacted by the port blasts on 4 August 2020. Through the LiBeirut initiative, UNESCO places heritage at the heart of the international efforts of recovery. The Sursock Palace is a gem of Lebanese architecture and a powerful symbol of pride and resilience for the Beirut…
Read MoreUNESCO and Switzerland announce funding is in place to begin rehabilitating Beirut’s iconic Sursock Palace
