Sursock House
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Sursock House is a grand palace located on Rue Sursock
in the city of Beirut
in Lebanon
. The palace, which was built in 1860 by Moïse Sursock, is owned by Lady Cochrane Sursock
, an advocate of preserving historic buildings in Lebanon
.
Sursock House, a symbol of the Sursock family's rich history, is located in the historic street known as, Rue Sursock
, in the Achrafieh
district of Beirut. The palace faces the Nicolas Sursock Museum
, a 19th-century building that was bequeathed to the city of Beirut in 1961. The Sursock House is surrounded by beautiful gardens that can be hired for special events such as weddings.
Rue Sursock
Rue Sursock is a historic street in the Achrafieh district of Beirut in Lebanon. Named after one Beirut's most prominent families, the street is home to many of Beirut's beautiful historic mansions that were built in the 18th and 19th century by aristocratic families such as the Sursock and the...
in the city of Beirut
Beirut
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan...
in Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
. The palace, which was built in 1860 by Moïse Sursock, is owned by Lady Cochrane Sursock
Lady Cochrane Sursock
Yvonne, Lady Cochrane Sursock, is a philanthropist, a prominent public figure, and an advocate of the arts in Lebanon. She was born the only daughter to Alfred Bey Sursock, a Lebanese aristocrat and Donna Maria Theresa Serra diCassano, daughter of Francesco Serra, seventh Duke of Cassano...
, an advocate of preserving historic buildings in Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
.
Sursock House, a symbol of the Sursock family's rich history, is located in the historic street known as, Rue Sursock
Rue Sursock
Rue Sursock is a historic street in the Achrafieh district of Beirut in Lebanon. Named after one Beirut's most prominent families, the street is home to many of Beirut's beautiful historic mansions that were built in the 18th and 19th century by aristocratic families such as the Sursock and the...
, in the Achrafieh
Achrafieh
Achrafieh, , is one of the oldest Christian districts of East Beirut, Lebanon.-Overview:It is located on a hill in the eastern part of Beirut alongside the shore. Achrafieh is both a residential and commercial district characterized by narrow winding streets and prestigious large apartment and...
district of Beirut. The palace faces the Nicolas Sursock Museum
Sursock Museum
Sursock Museum, which is officially known as Nicolas Sursock Museum, is a modern art museum in Beirut, Lebanon. It is located in the historic street known as Rue Sursock in the Achrafieh district of Beirut. The street is home to other mansions that were built in the 18th century by Beirut's most...
, a 19th-century building that was bequeathed to the city of Beirut in 1961. The Sursock House is surrounded by beautiful gardens that can be hired for special events such as weddings.