Beirut HippodromeThe Beirut Hippodrome (or officially, the Hippodrome Du Parc De
Beyrouth) comes highly recommended by visitors to Lebanon's capital
city. Every Sunday, mingle with Beirut's elite as they gather for
an afternoon at the horse-races; or - if you're lucky enough to be
there during Spring - make sure you attend the annual Garden Show,
which attracts crowds in excess of 25,000 every year. The grounds
of the Beirut Hippodrome - which remain the property of the city's
municipality - are pristine, and are maintained by a non-profit
organisation known as SPARCA (Society for the Protection and
Improvement of the Arabian Horse in Lebanon). Head to the Beirut
Hippodrome for a late Mezze lunch, and revel in the sight of the
beautiful Arabian horses pounding their way around the track. There
are also betting offices aplenty at the Hippodrome, for those who
fancy a flutter.
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