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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of one of the arched labyrinthine of quiet lanes that are found inside the Medina. Originating from Roman times, the true heart of Tripoli is the ancient walled Medina or Old city which is a fascinating, exotic and bustling mix of narrow alleys, ornate doorways, elaborate mosques, various souks or markets and intoxicating rich sugar and spice aromas.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the entrance gate to the Italian Municipal Christian Cemetery which is located off the western end of Sharia Jamahuriya, close to the major roundabout at Bab Gargaresh in the Mansura neighborhood of Tripoli. Run by the Italian embassy the cemetery also known as Hmanjay is home to a number of First and Second World War graves from numerous nationalities.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the open courtyard of the Yusuf Karamanli House which has a central fountain surrounded by arcades, colonnades, balconies and elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and cravings on its walls. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the palace of the crown prince palace which is located off the eastern end of Sharia Jamahuriya. Situated on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea on the north-west coast of Libya, Tripoli was founded around 7th century BC by the Phoenicians and is the capital and largest city of Libya.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of a covered market lane with ornate market stall doors inside the Medina. Originating from Roman times, the true heart of Tripoli is the ancient walled Medina or Old city which is a fascinating, exotic and bustling mix of narrow alleys, ornate doorways, elaborate mosques, various souks or markets and intoxicating rich sugar and spice aromas.
    LIbya_Tripoli_110.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the underside of the four-way Arch of Marcus Aurelius which is Tripoli’s only substantial reminder of the former ancient Roman classical city of Oea. Built around AD164 and dedicated to the co-emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus the impressive marble Arch stands at the entrance to the ancient city beside the harbour and is at the junction of the cardo maximus and decumanus which were the two most important roads of the ancient Roman city. Appearing sunken in a garden, the Arch actually stands at the original level of the ancient city.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the underside of the four-way Arch of Marcus Aurelius which is Tripoli’s only substantial reminder of the former ancient Roman classical city of Oea. Built around AD164 and dedicated to the co-emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus the impressive marble Arch stands at the entrance to the ancient city beside the harbour and is at the junction of the cardo maximus and decumanus which were the two most important roads of the ancient Roman city. Appearing sunken in a garden, the Arch actually stands at the original level of the ancient city.
    LIbya_Tripoli_084.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the four-way triumphal Arch of Marcus Aurelius which is Tripoli’s only substantial reminder of the former ancient Roman classical city of Oea. Built around AD164 and dedicated to the co-emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus the impressive marble Arch stands at the entrance to the ancient city beside the harbour and is at the junction of the cardo maximus and decumanus which were the two most important roads of the ancient Roman city. Appearing sunken and shadowed by a palm tree, the Arch actually stands at the original level of the ancient city.
    LIbya_Tripoli_083.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the four-way triumphal Arch of Marcus Aurelius which is Tripoli’s only substantial reminder of the former ancient Roman classical city of Oea. Built around AD164 and dedicated to the co-emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus the impressive marble Arch stands at the entrance to the ancient city beside the harbour and is at the junction of the cardo maximus and decumanus which were the two most important roads of the ancient Roman city. Appearing sunken and shadowed by a palm tree, the Arch actually stands at the original level of the ancient city.
    LIbya_Tripoli_081.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the open courtyard of the Yusuf Karamanli House which has a central fountain surrounded by arcades, colonnades, balconies and elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and cravings on its walls. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century.
    LIbya_Tripoli_050.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of some of the traditional colourful pillow cases and wall decorations inside the Yusuf Karamanli House which has now been converted into museum and has whose displays include traditional and period dress, furniture, and musical instruments and military artefacts going back to its Roman era. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century.
    LIbya_Tripoli_044.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the Roman column crossroad, so named as fourRoman era columns and capitals have been used as corner pieces. Originating from Roman times, the true heart of Tripoli is the ancient walled Medina or Old city which is a fascinating, exotic and bustling mix of narrow alleys, ornate doorways, elaborate mosques, various souks or markets and intoxicating rich sugar and spice aromas.
    LIbya_Tripoli_038.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the four-way triumphal Arch of Marcus Aurelius which is Tripoli’s only substantial reminder of the former ancient Roman classical city of Oea. Built around AD164 and dedicated to the co-emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus the impressive marble Arch stands at the entrance to the ancient city beside the harbour and is at the junction of the cardo maximus and decumanus which were the two most important roads of the ancient Roman city. Appearing sunken and shadowed by a palm tree, the Arch actually stands at the original level of the ancient city.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View a billboard with Libya’s iconic leading figure, Colonel Muammar Qaddafi. The billboard or banner is hanging on the side wall of the Red Castle facing Green Square and above the banner it is the balcony Mussolini used to review and urge to his Italian troops when he was in Tripoli. The balcony is also used by Colonel Gaddafi from time to time for his speeches.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the centre of the museum of a number of different amphorae which were used as cinerary urns. Directly underneath the urns on the lower floor is the most detailed of the rock-cut tombs. The glass showcases around the walls consist of a number of funerary items, storage jars and terracotta lamps, all found on the ancient site. Accidently discovered in 1958 the small museum has been constructed in the middle of an ancient cemetery dating from the first and the fourth centuries AD and incorporates several family and private tombs including early Punic within it. It is located in the outer suburb of Zanzur located 13 kilometres west of central Tripoli on the way to Sabratha.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View from the museum entrance of the centre of the museum which has a number of glass showcases around the walls which consist of a number of funerary items, storage jars and terracotta lamps, all found on the ancient site. Accidently discovered in 1958 the small museum has been constructed in the middle of an ancient cemetery dating from the first and the fourth centuries AD and incorporates several family and private tombs including early Punic within it. It is located in the outer suburb of Zanzur located 13 kilometres west of central Tripoli on the way to Sabratha.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of a third century AD broken cinerary urn from showcase on the museum main floor. Accidently discovered in 1958 the small museum has been constructed in the middle of an ancient cemetery dating from the first and the fourth centuries AD and incorporates several family and private tombs including early Punic within it. It is located in the outer suburb of Zanzur located 13 kilometres west of central Tripoli on the way to Sabratha.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of a first century AD broken glass cinerary urn from showcase 1 on the museum main floor. Accidently discovered in 1958 the small museum has been constructed in the middle of an ancient cemetery dating from the first and the fourth centuries AD and incorporates several family and private tombs including early Punic within it. It is located in the outer suburb of Zanzur located 13 kilometres west of central Tripoli on the way to Sabratha.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the entrance to tomb 1 which is dates from the second half of the first century AD and is located on the lower floor of the museum. Opposite the entrance is a figure of a priest burning incense and the tomb overall is richly decorated with skilfully painted scenes representing death, life and resurrection, mythological figures and interpretations and various animals. Accidently discovered in 1958 the small museum has been constructed in the middle of an ancient cemetery dating from the first and the fourth centuries AD and incorporates several family and private tombs including early Punic within it. It is located in the outer suburb of Zanzur located 13 kilometres west of central Tripoli on the way to Sabratha.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of a figure of a priest burning incense inside tomb 1 which is dates from the second half of the first century AD and is located on the lower floor of the museum. The tomb overall is richly decorated with skilfully painted scenes representing death, life and resurrection, mythological figures and interpretations and various animals. Accidently discovered in 1958 the small museum has been constructed in the middle of an ancient cemetery dating from the first and the fourth centuries AD and incorporates several family and private tombs including early Punic within it. It is located in the outer suburb of Zanzur located 13 kilometres west of central Tripoli on the way to Sabratha.
    LIbya_Tripoli_147.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the chic and elegant five-star Corinthia Bab Africa Hotel which is located on the waterfront at Souq al-Thalatha West of Green Square, Central Tripoli.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the modern Mawlai Muhammad mosque which is centrally located in Tripoli on Al Jamahirriyah Street.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the palm trees of the Northern end of Green square or Martyrs square towards the parkland beside the waterfront on Tripoli
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of one of the arched labyrinthine of quiet lanes that are found inside the Medina. Originating from Roman times, the true heart of Tripoli is the ancient walled Medina or Old city which is a fascinating, exotic and bustling mix of narrow alleys, ornate doorways, elaborate mosques, various souks or markets and intoxicating rich sugar and spice aromas.
    LIbya_Tripoli_107.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of one of the arched labyrinthine of quiet lanes that are found inside the Medina. Originating from Roman times, the true heart of Tripoli is the ancient walled Medina or Old city which is a fascinating, exotic and bustling mix of narrow alleys, ornate doorways, elaborate mosques, various souks or markets and intoxicating rich sugar and spice aromas.
    LIbya_Tripoli_106.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. Billboard hangs above a street of Tripoli with the image Libya’s iconic leading figure, Colonel Muammar Qaddafi.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the four-way triumphal Arch of Marcus Aurelius which is Tripoli’s only substantial reminder of the former ancient Roman classical city of Oea. Built around AD164 and dedicated to the co-emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus the impressive marble Arch stands at the entrance to the ancient city beside the harbour and is at the junction of the cardo maximus and decumanus which were the two most important roads of the ancient Roman city. Appearing sunken and shadowed by a palm tree, the Arch actually stands at the original level of the ancient city.
    LIbya_Tripoli_082.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the four-way triumphal Arch of Marcus Aurelius which is Tripoli’s only substantial reminder of the former ancient Roman classical city of Oea. Built around AD164 and dedicated to the co-emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus the impressive marble Arch stands at the entrance to the ancient city beside the harbour and is at the junction of the cardo maximus and decumanus which were the two most important roads of the ancient Roman city. Appearing sunken and shadowed by a palm tree, the Arch actually stands at the original level of the ancient city.
    LIbya_Tripoli_080.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the four-way triumphal Arch of Marcus Aurelius which is Tripoli’s only substantial reminder of the former ancient Roman classical city of Oea. Built around AD164 and dedicated to the co-emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus the impressive marble Arch stands at the entrance to the ancient city beside the harbour and is at the junction of the cardo maximus and decumanus which were the two most important roads of the ancient Roman city. Appearing sunken and shadowed by a palm tree, the Arch actually stands at the original level of the ancient city.
    LIbya_Tripoli_079.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the four-way triumphal Arch of Marcus Aurelius which is Tripoli’s only substantial reminder of the former ancient Roman classical city of Oea. Built around AD164 and dedicated to the co-emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus the impressive marble Arch stands at the entrance to the ancient city beside the harbour and is at the junction of the cardo maximus and decumanus which were the two most important roads of the ancient Roman city. Appearing sunken and shadowed by a palm tree, the Arch actually stands at the original level of the ancient city.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of internal courtyard of the restored Banco di Roma inside the Medina. The Bank was built in 1907 and was used by the Italians during their occupation to establish financial links throughout the region. The building was restored to its former glory in 2004. Originating from Roman times, the true heart of Tripoli is the ancient walled Medina or Old city which is a fascinating, exotic and bustling mix of narrow alleys, ornate doorways, elaborate mosques, various souks or markets and intoxicating rich sugar and spice aromas.
    LIbya_Tripoli_063.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the first floor of the Yusuf Karamanli House which has a central fountain surrounded by arcades, colonnades, balconies and elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and cravings on its walls. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century.
    LIbya_Tripoli_051.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the first floor of the Yusuf Karamanli House which has a central fountain surrounded by arcades, colonnades, balconies and elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and cravings on its walls. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century.
    LIbya_Tripoli_052.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the open courtyard of the Yusuf Karamanli House which has a central fountain surrounded by arcades, colonnades, balconies and elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and cravings on its walls. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of some of the elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and woodwork on the first floor Yusuf Karamanli House. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century. It is now used has been restored to its former glory and now is used as a museum.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of some of the elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and woodwork on the first floor Yusuf Karamanli House. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century. It is now used has been restored to its former glory and now is used as a museum.
    LIbya_Tripoli_047.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the prominent bedroom display of the Yusuf Karamanli House which has now been converted into museum and has now displays traditional and period dress, furniture, and musical instruments and military artefacts going back to its Roman era. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century. The restored house has a central fountain surrounded by arcades, colonnades, balconies and elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and cravings on its walls
    LIbya_Tripoli_042.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of an alleyway inside the Medina, with items for sale as souvenirs including hanging colourful lanterns. Originating from Roman times, the true heart of Tripoli is the ancient walled Medina or Old city which is a fascinating, exotic and bustling mix of narrow alleys, ornate doorways, elaborate mosques, various souks or markets and intoxicating rich sugar and spice aromas.
    LIbya_Tripoli_034.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View a billboard with Libya’s iconic leading figure, Colonel Muammar Qaddafi. The billboard or banner is hanging on the side wall of the Red Castle facing Green Square and above the banner it is the balcony Mussolini used to review and urge to his Italian troops when he was in Tripoli. The balcony is also used by Colonel Gaddafi from time to time for his speeches.
    LIbya_Tripoli_014.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the modern Mawlai Muhammad mosque which is centrally located in Tripoli on Al Jamahirriyah Street.
    LIbya_Tripoli_136.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. One of the engravings on the exterior of the four-way triumphal Arch of Marcus Aurelius which is Tripoli’s only substantial reminder of the former ancient Roman classical city of Oea. Built around AD164 and dedicated to the co-emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus the impressive marble Arch stands at the entrance to the ancient city beside the harbour and is at the junction of the cardo maximus and decumanus which were the two most important roads of the ancient Roman city. Appearing sunken and shadowed by a palm tree, the Arch actually stands at the original level of the ancient city.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of man hand working a wool textile looming wheel in a small workshop within the Medina. Originating from Roman times, the true heart of Tripoli is the ancient walled Medina or Old city which is a fascinating, exotic and bustling mix of narrow alleys, ornate doorways, elaborate mosques, various souks or markets and intoxicating rich sugar and spice aromas.
    LIbya_Tripoli_056.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the open courtyard of the Yusuf Karamanli House which has a central fountain surrounded by arcades, colonnades, balconies and elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and cravings on its walls. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century.
    LIbya_Tripoli_053.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the open courtyard of the Yusuf Karamanli House which has a central fountain surrounded by arcades, colonnades, balconies and elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and cravings on its walls. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century.
    LIbya_Tripoli_049.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of some of the elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and woodwork on the first floor Yusuf Karamanli House. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century. It is now used has been restored to its former glory and now is used as a museum.
    LIbya_Tripoli_046.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of some of the traditional colourful pillow cases and wall decorations inside the Yusuf Karamanli House which has now been converted into museum and has whose displays include traditional and period dress, furniture, and musical instruments and military artefacts going back to its Roman era. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century.
    LIbya_Tripoli_043.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of an alleyway inside the Medina, with items for sale as souvenirs including hanging colourful lanterns and thick floor mats with camel and the word Libya printed across them. Originating from Roman times, the true heart of Tripoli is the ancient walled Medina or Old city which is a fascinating, exotic and bustling mix of narrow alleys, ornate doorways, elaborate mosques, various souks or markets and intoxicating rich sugar and spice aromas.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. Dusk view of people and palms trees surrounding the ornate water fountain of sea horses located in the southern end of Green Square or Martyrs Square. The fountain was built by the Italians during their occupation of Libya from 1911 to 1943.  Situated on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea on the north-west coast of Libya, Tripoli was founded around 7th century BC by the Phoenicians and is the capital and largest city of Libya.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the chic and elegant five-star Corinthia Bab Africa Hotel which is located on the waterfront at Souq al-Thalatha West of Green Square, Central Tripoli. To the right are the office towers known as Dhat al Imad towers which look like upside down milk bottles.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View inside tomb one at Zanzur museum showing a scene where the deceased seems to be saying goodbye to his family and being led away to the afterlife. Below it is a scene of a animal pursuing a Antelope. Dating from the second half of the first century AD and located on the lower floor of the museum, the tomb overall is richly decorated with skilfully painted scenes representing death, life and resurrection, mythological figures and interpretations and various animals.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. The entrance to the Ahmed Pash Karamanli Mosque which is the largest Mosque in the Medina. Dating from the 1730’s, the Mosque is richly decorated and amid it forest of marble columns has beautifully crafted floral, geometrical patterns and Moorish designs on its doors, walls and ceilings.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the imposing facade of the former Catholic cathedral and now Grand Mosque or Mosque of Masjed Jamal Abdel Nasser. Located on Algeria Square or Maidan al-Jazayir, the neo –Romanesque structure was built in 1928 during the Italian occupation and was converted into a Mosque in 1970 after the coup and revolution. In the foreground are two traffic police directing the traffic around the busy square.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of one of the arched labyrinthine of lanes that are found inside the Medina.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View inside tomb one at Zanzur museum of a female figure and a man dragging a bear on a chain, which some have interpreted as Hercules capturing Cerberus, thethree headed dog who guards the underworld.  Dating from the second half of the first century AD and located on the lower floor of the museum, the tomb overall is richly decorated with skilfully painted scenes representing death, life and resurrection, mythological figures and interpretations and various animals.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the Red castle whose foundations date back to the 7th century AD and has until the 20th century represented the seat of power in the region. Over time it has been occupied by various invaders, including the Spanish, the knights of St John, Ottomans and Arabs and it defences have been built up and added to over the past 1000 years. Today it houses the magnificent National Museum or Jamahiriya Museum.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the Red castle whose foundations date back to the 7th century AD and has until the 20th century represented the seat of power in the region. Over time it has been occupied by various invaders, including the Spanish, the knights of St John, Ottomans and Arabs and it defences have been built up and added to over the past 1000 years. Today it houses the magnificent National Museum or Jamahiriya Museum.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of a 1930’s Italian colonial building, which was built during the Italian occupation of Libya and is located on the palm tree bordered southern end of Green Square or Martyrs Square. The white ornate stucco structure with its arches and shutters give some idea of the grandeur that existed during Italian rule.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the imposing facade of the former Catholic cathedral and now Grand Mosque or Mosque of Masjed Jamal Abdel Nasser. Located on Algeria Square or Maidan al-Jazayir, the neo –Romanesque structure was built in 1928 during the Italian occupation and was converted into a Mosque in 1970 after the coup and revolution.
    LIbya_Tripoli_120.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View along a tree lined street towards the imposing facade of the former Catholic cathedral and now Grand Mosque or Mosque of Masjed Jamal Abdel Nasser. Located on Algeria Square or Maidan al-Jazayir, the neo –Romanesque structure was built in 1928 during the Italian occupation and was converted into a Mosque in 1970 after the coup or revolution.
    LIbya_Tripoli_116.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of two Libyan men sitting on steps inside the Medina. One of the men is wearing traditional Islamic clothing consisting of a vest upon a loose white cotton shirt upon white trousers and with a white flat, brimless cap.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of one of the various ornate building doorways that are found throughout the Medina.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of a Medina stand of postcards of various tourist sites in Libya.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the stairway in the marble paved courtyard of the Old British Consulate which has a large tree in its centre and is elegantly surrounded by Moorish archways and balconies. Located in the Medina, the building was constructed in 1744 for the Karamanli dynasty and was used by the British as a consulate for approximately 100 years from the mid eighteenth cent until 1940.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the marble paved courtyard of the Old British Consulate which has a large tree in its centre and is elegantly surrounded by Moorish archways and balconies. Located in the Medina, the building was constructed in 1744 for the Karamanli dynasty and was used by the British as a consulate for approximately 100 years from the mid eighteenth cent until 1940.
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  • Tripoli. Libya.  View of the central courtyard of the Old French Consulate located in the Medina. Dating from 1630, the restored double storeyed building has a central courtyard surrounded by arches, colonnaded galleries, stained glass or coloured windows, colourful intricate ceramic tiles and skilfully crafted woodwork. It was the home of the French ambassador for more than 300 years and now is used to exhibit works of art.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the slender twin-balconied minaret of the Gurgi Mosque or Georgia Mosque. Dating from 1833 the Mosque is considered the most beautiful in the city and is decorated with ceramic Tunisian tiles, Moroccan stone carvings and Italian marble pillars.
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  • Tripoli. Libya.  View of the central courtyard of the Old French Consulate located in the Medina. Dating from 1630, the restored double storeyed building has a central courtyard surrounded by arches, colonnaded galleries, stained glass or coloured windows, colourful intricate ceramic tiles and skilfully crafted woodwork. It was the home of the French ambassador for more than 300 years and now is used to exhibit works of art.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the historic Catholic Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli inside the Medina
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of one of the various ornate building doorways that are found throughout the Medina.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of one of the various ornate building doorways that are found throughout the Medina
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View inside the medina of handicrafts items for sale as souvenirs including a hand-woven rug with camel and the word Libya woven across it.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the Roman column crossroad, so named as fourRoman era columns and capitals have been used as corner pieces.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the Souq al-Mushir which is the first souq encountered once entering the Medina from the main gate. The souq is a bustling market with a variety of diverse items for sale including luggage, bridal wear, perfumes and gold and silver. To the left is the Karamanli Mosque and in the background is the Ottoman era clock tower.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the marble paved courtyard of the Old British Consulate which has a large tree in its centre and is elegantly surrounded by Moorish archways and balconies. Located in the Medina, the building was constructed in 1744 for the Karamanli dynasty and was used by the British as a consulate for approximately 100 years from the mid eighteenth cent until 1940.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the palms trees surrounding the ornate water fountain of sea horses located in Green Square or Martyrs Square. The fountain was built by the Italians during their occupation of Libya from 1911 to 1943.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View inside tomb one at Zanzur museum showing a scene of the deceased being rowed in a boat possibly towards the afterlife. Dating from the second half of the first century AD and located on the lower floor of the museum, the tomb overall is richly decorated with skilfully painted scenes representing death, life and resurrection, mythological figures and interpretations and various animals.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of a 1930’s Italian colonial building, which was built during the Italian occupation of Libya and is located on the palm tree bordered southern end of Green Square or Martyrs Square. The white ornate stucco structure with its arches and shutters give some idea of the grandeur that existed during Italian rule.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the rear side of 1930’s building, which was built during the Italian occupation of Libya. Located facing Green Square or Martyrs Square the  ornate stucco facade with it arches and shutters give some idea of the grandeur that existed during Italian rule.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of tall and imposing 1930’s Italianate facade of the Galleria du Aurore which is located on Algeria Square or Maidan al-Jazayir opposite the Grand Mosque. The Galleria serves as a teahouse and is popular with water pipe or nargile smokers.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of colourful and skilfully crafted traditional rug, bag and cushion cover for sale as souvenirs in one of the souqs or markets inside the Medina.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View  of the arches, arcade and columns of main courtyard of the Yahzarkom Arts Centre which is excellent example of a restored former house that are found throughout the Medina.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of two Libyan men sitting on steps inside the Medina. One of the men is wearing traditional Islamic clothing consisting of a vest upon a loose white cotton shirt upon white trousers and with a white flat, brimless cap.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of a Medina stand of postcards of various tourist sites in Libya.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of large consul room in the Old British Consulate. Located in the Medina, the building was constructed in 1744 for the Karamanli dynasty and was used by the British as a consulate for approximately 100 years from the mid eighteenth cent until 1940.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of large consul room in the Old British Consulate. Located in the Medina, the building was constructed in 1744 for the Karamanli dynasty and was used by the British as a consulate for approximately 100 years from the mid eighteenth cent until 1940.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the stairway in the marble paved courtyard of the Old British Consulate which has a large tree in its centre and is elegantly surrounded by Moorish archways and balconies. Located in the Medina, the building was constructed in 1744 for the Karamanli dynasty and was used by the British as a consulate for approximately 100 years from the mid eighteenth cent until 1940.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the marble paved courtyard of the Old British Consulate which has a large tree in its centre and is elegantly surrounded by Moorish archways and balconies. Located in the Medina, the building was constructed in 1744 for the Karamanli dynasty and was used by the British as a consulate for approximately 100 years from the mid eighteenth cent until 1940.
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  • Tripoli. Libya.  View of the central courtyard of the Old French Consulate located in the Medina. Dating from 1630, the restored double storeyed building has a central courtyard surrounded by arches, colonnaded galleries, stained glass or coloured windows, colourful intricate ceramic tiles and skilfully crafted woodwork. It was the home of the French ambassador for more than 300 years and now is used to exhibit works of art.
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  • Tripoli. Libya.  View of the central courtyard of the Old French Consulate located in the Medina. Dating from 1630, the restored double storeyed building has a central courtyard surrounded by arches, colonnaded galleries, stained glass or coloured windows, colourful intricate ceramic tiles and skilfully crafted woodwork. It was the home of the French ambassador for more than 300 years and now is used to exhibit works of art.
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  • Tripoli. Libya.  View of arched coloured windows from the Old French Consulate building located in the Medina. Dating from 1630, the restored double storeyed building has a central courtyard surrounded by arches, colonnaded galleries, stained glass or coloured windows, colourful intricate ceramic tiles and skilfully crafted woodwork. It was the home of the French ambassador for more than 300 years and now is used to exhibit works of art.
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  • Tripoli. Libya.  View of the central courtyard of the Old French Consulate located in the Medina. Dating from 1630, the restored double storeyed building has a central courtyard surrounded by arches, colonnaded galleries, stained glass or coloured windows, colourful intricate ceramic tiles and skilfully crafted woodwork. It was the home of the French ambassador for more than 300 years and now is used to exhibit works of art.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of a exhibition or gallery display of works of art inside the Old French Consulate building located in the Medina.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of a stairway inside the Old French Consulate building located in the Medina. Dating from 1630, the restored double storeyed building has a central courtyard surrounded by arches, colonnaded galleries, stained glass or coloured windows, colourful intricate ceramic tiles and skilfully crafted woodwork. It was the home of the French ambassador for more than 300 years and now is used to exhibit works of art.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the elegantly restored colonial styled consular or counsellor office on the first floor of the Old French Consulate building located in the Medina. Dating from 1630, the restored double storeyed building has a central courtyard surrounded by arches, colonnaded galleries, stained glass or coloured windows, colourful intricate ceramic tiles and skilfully crafted woodwork. It was the home of the French ambassador for more than 300 years and now is used to exhibit works of art.
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  • Tripoli. Libya.  View of the central courtyard of the Old French Consulate located in the Medina. Dating from 1630, the restored double storeyed building has a central courtyard surrounded by arches, colonnaded galleries, stained glass or coloured windows, colourful intricate ceramic tiles and skilfully crafted woodwork. It was the home of the French ambassador for more than 300 years and now is used to exhibit works of art.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the colourful stained glass ceiling of the restored Banco di Roma inside the Medina. The Bank was built in 1907 and was used by the Italians during their occupation to establish financial links throughout the region. The building was restored to its former glory in 2004.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the historic Catholic Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli inside the Medina
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the large ornate green door of the Gurgi Mosque or Georgia Mosque. Dating from 1833 the Mosque is considered the most beautiful in the city and is decorated with ceramic Tunisian tiles, Moroccan stone carvings and Italian marble pillars
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View inside the medina of handicrafts items for sale as souvenirs including a hand-woven rug with camel and the word Libya woven across it and colourful stripped wool blankets.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the Roman era column or pillar built into a street corner in the Medina.
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