Many cities were highly affected either by war, crimes, or even natural disasters. The Lebanese Civil War destroyed a lot of parts of Beirut. However, the city has been reshaped, and is currently one of the
world’s trendiest travel destinations
. Two neighborhoods in Beirut, which are Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhael, were saved by gentrification: artists have rebranded these areas that now have a unique identity. Have a look at other cities in the world that were revived!
Cape Town, South Africa
Woodstock neighborhood
Lisbon, Portugal
Mouraria neighbourhood
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Villa Crespo
neighborhood
Manila, Philippines
Cubao Expo precinct
Mexico City, Mexico
La Roma neighborhood
Tel Aviv, Israel
Florentin area
Beirut, Lebanon
Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhael
