Castle Square, Beirut

Castle Square is a square in Beirut, Lebanon, named after Beirut Castle that stood nearby until demolition in the late 19th century.

Remains of a western extension of the castle are preserved within the square.

Timeline

 * 8th century: Reinforcement of the Tell with a fortress.
 * Crusader period: A 6-meter-wide moat separated the southwestern tower from the lower city, protecting the castle from attacks.
 * 1827 and 1840: Heavy naval bombardments rendered the castle obsolete.
 * 1890s: The fort and the castle promontory were demolished to construct a road and railway.
 * 2010: Excavation for the construction of Castle Square revealed a western extension of the Crusader Castle.