Introducing Tripoli
Set on one of North Africa’s best natural harbours, Tripoli exudes a distinctive Mediterranean charm infused with a decidedly Arabic-Islamic flavour. Tripoli (Al-Tarablus in Arabic) is Libya’s largest and most cosmopolitan city. Its rich mosaic of historical influences – from Roman ruins and artefacts to the Ottoman-era medina – will leave few travellers disappointed.
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Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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Libya: travel books to read before you go
1 October 2010
This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Libya guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood for...
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