Sightseeing
Sightseeing Overview
Tripoli is a stunning city that more than lives up to the moniker ‘The jewel of the Mediterranean.’ The obvious starting point for a sightseeing tour is the Medina (Old City). The narrow whitewashed streets of the Medina are crammed with mosques (the highlights of which are the Gurgi and the Karamanli mosques) and private dwellings that date from the Ottoman period and are constructed around internal courtyards. Inside the Medina you will find bustling souks, the last trace of Roman occupation (in the form of the marble Arch of Marcus Aurelius) and the city’s castle. The castle was constructed over many centuries and has discernible Ottoman and Spanish influences; it also features a harem, mosque and myriad courtyards and is home to the National or Jamahiriya Museum. One of Africa’s most impressive museums, the latter catalogues Libya’s history and heritage from its Neolithic origins through to the present day. There is more to the Libyan capital than striking architecture; it also has a water park, zoo and beaches (although these aren’t especially clean) to keep you occupied.
Tourist Information
There is no state-run tourist agency in Libya.
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