Tripoli It is the most peaceful and relaxed area of the impressive Libya. Known in Roman times as the OAS, it stood out as one of the richest and most fertile areas in the entire country. The area where it is located is known as Tripolitania. This name is due to the fact that the area is made up of two other large cities: Sabratha and Leptis Magna. After the Arab conquest of the 7th century, the city was renamed Tripoli, or Tarabulus in Arabic.
The Arabs, the Ottomans and, more recently, the Italians chose to build brilliant white architectural works, which have earned the city the nickname of "the white bride of the Mediterranean". The United Nations They imposed a series of sanctions against Libya years ago, which strongly affected tourism in the area. In 2004 these sanctions were withdrawn and Tripoli became a very popular destination. The city It has become accustomed to this movement of tourists, but the most surprising thing is that they have not expanded their facilities to accommodate a greater number of visitors.
The Museum Libya contains some of the most impressive Roman mosaics you can imagine. You can also see the most striking remains of the old Medina. When you finish your visit to the museum, head to the city center; enjoy a long walk through its labyrinthine alleys and its Ottoman monuments.
The elegant center The colonial city was built by the Italians, and is the place where most of the inhabitants work, buy and eat. Most people live in developed and modern neighborhoods that are surrounding the city center.
Warlords of Tripoli (Full Length Documentary) (April 2024)
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