The Grudge (Al Ba’sa)
Al Ba’sa
Beirut's thinnest building, known as The Grudge or Al Ba’sa, was built in 1954 as a result of a brotherly dispute over inherited land.

A sliver-thin house in Beirut, built in 1954, is the ultimate display of how deep sibling annoyance can go.
Known as Al Ba’sa in Arabic, it's just over 13 feet at its widest and around 2 feet at its narrowest.

Why Go

🏛️ Unique architectural oddity
📜 Fascinating story of sibling rivalry
📸 Great photo opportunity of the skinniest building
🚶 Easy to combine with a walk in Manara neighborhood

Why Avoid

💤 Small, primarily an exterior sight

Tips

📍 Located just north of the old lighthouse on Bliss Street.

🅿️ Parking

Free roadside parking in the Manara neighborhood.

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