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Second only to Tripoli in size and importance, Benghazi is a modern city that tourists often visit while in Libya. The location is also popular for the many Greek and Roman ruins in the area.
Known to the locals as al-Bosco, the Benghazi Tourist Park is a large green space that also holds a small zoo. You can see several species of classic African animals like elephants, giraffes and monkeys, and there is also an amusement park area with rides for both kids and adults.
Cyrene Ruins
The Greek ruins at Cyrene are more than 2,000 years old and a must-see when you are in Benghazi. There are ruins of temples, complete with traditional Roman columns and architecture all through the site. The modern town of Shahat is located near the Cyrene ruins so you will have a place to stay or shop while you are out there. And if you continue down the road to Leptis Magna, there are more ancient Roman ruins to be found.
al-Funduq Market
To the north-east of downtown is the al-Funduq marketplace where you can find vendors of all sorts selling souvenirs as well as fresh fruits and vegetables, making this a great place to soak up the atmosphere.
Jebel Akhdar
Jebel Akhdar are the Green Mountains near the coast, and a beautiful place to walk or hike. The name comes from the heavy forests, which are unusual for a dry country like Libya. The area is north-east of Benghazi and easily reachable by road. There are valleys through the area, and some excellent views from the higher plateaus.
Lighthouse
There is an old lighthouse near the coast that many tourists stop to see, and next to the tower is another smaller set of Greek ruins. The ancient city of Berenice is near the lighthouse which adds another sight to see while you are in this part of the city. The old city existed under modern Benghazi and has only partially been excavated due to its location. There are still many house foundations and some small temples to be seen near the lighthouse.
Flights to Benghazi
There is an airport for flights to Benghazi, about 12 miles (20km) outside the city; the Benina International Airport (airport code: BEN) which is actually in the smaller town of Benina. It's the second largest airport in Libya, after the Tripoli International Airport (code: TIP). Since Tripoli is the main entry point for the country, there are only a limited number of flights to Benghazi, and when travelling from London, they are all 1-stop with a transfer in Cairo. Flights to Benghazi can be booked with Egyptair, British Airways, British Midland or United Airlines.Benghazi Tourist Attractions
Benghazi Tourist ParkKnown to the locals as al-Bosco, the Benghazi Tourist Park is a large green space that also holds a small zoo. You can see several species of classic African animals like elephants, giraffes and monkeys, and there is also an amusement park area with rides for both kids and adults.
Cyrene Ruins
The Greek ruins at Cyrene are more than 2,000 years old and a must-see when you are in Benghazi. There are ruins of temples, complete with traditional Roman columns and architecture all through the site. The modern town of Shahat is located near the Cyrene ruins so you will have a place to stay or shop while you are out there. And if you continue down the road to Leptis Magna, there are more ancient Roman ruins to be found.
al-Funduq Market
To the north-east of downtown is the al-Funduq marketplace where you can find vendors of all sorts selling souvenirs as well as fresh fruits and vegetables, making this a great place to soak up the atmosphere.
Jebel Akhdar
Jebel Akhdar are the Green Mountains near the coast, and a beautiful place to walk or hike. The name comes from the heavy forests, which are unusual for a dry country like Libya. The area is north-east of Benghazi and easily reachable by road. There are valleys through the area, and some excellent views from the higher plateaus.
Lighthouse
There is an old lighthouse near the coast that many tourists stop to see, and next to the tower is another smaller set of Greek ruins. The ancient city of Berenice is near the lighthouse which adds another sight to see while you are in this part of the city. The old city existed under modern Benghazi and has only partially been excavated due to its location. There are still many house foundations and some small temples to be seen near the lighthouse.