ArchaeologicalLeptis Magna
One of the most complete Roman cities anywhere: the harbour, basilica, theatre and the arch of S…
Places
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ArchaeologicalArchaeologicalSabratha
A Punic-Roman city on the sea, famous for its theatre with a three-storey stage front.
ArchaeologicalCyrene
A Greek colony founded in the 7th century BC on the mountain edge, with temples, agora and theat…
Old townsTripoli Old Town
Walls, alleys, covered markets, Ottoman mosques and the Arch of Marcus Aurelius inside a living …
Desert & dunesTadrart Acacus
An open-air museum of rock art, some of it 12,000 years old, on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
OasesUbari Lakes
Salt lakes among the Ubari dunes — Gabraoun and Mandara the best known — ringed by palms.
Old townsGhadames Old Town
Covered walkways that keep out the heat, whitewashed houses with red motifs, and rooftop streets…
MuseumsRed Castle Museum
A fortress above the square holding collections from every period of Libyan history.
Nature & mountainsThe Green Mountain
A green plateau above the sea, with forests, caves, villages and winding roads.
BeachesRas Zarrouk
A sandy headland east of Misrata — a spot for sunsets, camping and fishing.