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Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, in North Africa. Situated on the coast, Tripoli is an ancient city that was first founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has been home to many different cultures since. History is one of the biggest tourist attractions in this city.
Tripoli Old Town
Tripoli’s Old Town (called the Medina) is yet to be damaged by mass tourism, so now is a very good time to visit the city. You can really get a taste for life in an ancient city by wandering around the narrow streets of the medina, a place that it feels like time forgot. For many visitors the wonderful ambiance of this place is attraction enough, and the fact that the street plan and city walls were put together in Roman times is testament to Roman engineering.
The city walls can be climbed in some parts, giving you great views, and there are still three gates standing that have given access to the medina for centuries.
The Red Castle and Museum
The Red Castle (Assaraya al-Hamra) is a huge palace that dominates the Tripoli skyline, and is adjacent to the medina. Inside is the national museum of Libya, known as the Red Castle Museum, or the Jamahiriya Museum. This important museum was established by the Italians in 1919 in order to house many of the artefacts found across the country. It was enlarged by the British during World War 2 and now has four wings featuring prehistory, ancient Libyan tribes, the natural history of Libya, and traditions of the cultures who have lived here. It’s well known for its collections of Greek and Roman antiquities including pieces from Leptis Magna, one of the greatest Roman archaeological sites in the Mediterranean.
Landmarks in Tripoli
In addition to the Red Castle Tripoli features many beautiful mosques and other landmarks. The only remaining Roman monument in Tripoli is the Arch of Marcus Aurelius, and it’s situated just outside one of the city’s most attractive mosques, Gurgi, within the medina.
Flights to Tripoli
Tripoli is home to Libya’s largest airport so you should have no trouble finding flights to Tripoli from the UK. The Tripoli International Airport (airport code: TIP) is located 21 miles from the city centre. There are direct flights to Tripoli from the UK with British Airways and Libyan Airlines from London Heathrow, or with Afriqiyah Airways from Gatwick. There are also options for flights to Tripoli that connect once or twice, including KLM, Air France and Tunisair.Tripoli Tourist Attractions
As an ancient city Tripoli has a range of historical attractions left over from the different civilisations who have lived here through the ages, and these are the city’s main attractions. Of these, the Old Town is usually the most popular.Tripoli Old Town
Tripoli’s Old Town (called the Medina) is yet to be damaged by mass tourism, so now is a very good time to visit the city. You can really get a taste for life in an ancient city by wandering around the narrow streets of the medina, a place that it feels like time forgot. For many visitors the wonderful ambiance of this place is attraction enough, and the fact that the street plan and city walls were put together in Roman times is testament to Roman engineering.
The city walls can be climbed in some parts, giving you great views, and there are still three gates standing that have given access to the medina for centuries.
The Red Castle and Museum
The Red Castle (Assaraya al-Hamra) is a huge palace that dominates the Tripoli skyline, and is adjacent to the medina. Inside is the national museum of Libya, known as the Red Castle Museum, or the Jamahiriya Museum. This important museum was established by the Italians in 1919 in order to house many of the artefacts found across the country. It was enlarged by the British during World War 2 and now has four wings featuring prehistory, ancient Libyan tribes, the natural history of Libya, and traditions of the cultures who have lived here. It’s well known for its collections of Greek and Roman antiquities including pieces from Leptis Magna, one of the greatest Roman archaeological sites in the Mediterranean.
Landmarks in Tripoli
In addition to the Red Castle Tripoli features many beautiful mosques and other landmarks. The only remaining Roman monument in Tripoli is the Arch of Marcus Aurelius, and it’s situated just outside one of the city’s most attractive mosques, Gurgi, within the medina.