Tripoli
Overview
Tripoli, the capital of Libya, is well worth a visit. Although the oil boom has produced quite a few ugly buildings, the jumbled streets of the old town still offer a taste of Tripoli's ancient charm.
The city sites include a few museums, the Gurji Mosque and a U.S. Army cemetery that dates from World War II. Spend some time walking along the harbour to see the Roman Arch of Marcus Aurelius (AD 163) the Turk and Al Mushir suqs . There are also some excellent beaches just outside the city.
Great Roman ruins can be visited as day trips, include Sabratha and Leptis magna. The city sites include a few museums, the Gurji Mosque and a U.S. Army cemetery that dates from World War II. Spend some time walking along the harbor to see the Roman Arch of Marcus Aurelius (AD 163) the Turk and Al Mushir suqs . There are also some excellent beaches just outside the city.
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Tripoli was founded in the 7th century BCE by the Phoenicians, who named their settlement Oea—due to the city's long history, there are multiple sites of archaeological significance in the city and in its surroundings, not least from the period under the Roman Empire.
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Tripoli's prevailing climate is typical Mediterranean, with hot dry summers, cool winters, and some modest rainfall.
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If want to escape from the pressures of today's modern life, Tripoli is the place to go. There is nothing to do other than read watch BBC world service and do a bit more reading. For the adventurous types we suggest the nightclub on the 3rd floor of the 3rd building in the downtown tower complex. Like any proper nightclub it only opens at 11pm. A non alcoholic beer will set you back a small fortune and in like in Italy you will be charge extra if you dare to sit down at a table.
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