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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.

Last updated: Sep 23, 2008

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Built-up housing.
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Built-up housing.

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  • Jane Sweeney
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  • Bags of spices for sale at market.
  • Men playing chess in the streets of Tripoli
  • A close up of the wall in the Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles which dominates Tripoli
  • One way of displaying cooking ware for sale in Tripoli.
  • Persian carpets and washing hanging on apartment balconies.
  • Interior of hammam (bathhouse).
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