Destinations (6)

Ghat (Libya)

town in Libya

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Misrata

city in Libya

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Shahhat

Ancient city of Cyrene, a World Heritage site, is nearby

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Ghadamis

oasis

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Benghazi

second largest city in Libya

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Tripoli

capital city of Libya

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Sights (10)

Cyrene, Libya

An ancient city started as a Greek colony. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Leptis Magna

prominent city of the Roman Empire

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Ghadames

oasis

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Acacus Mountains

mountain range in the desert of the Ghat District in western Libya

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Red Castle Museum

national museum in Tripoli, Libya

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Benghazi Cathedral

Constructed during the 1930s in a neo-classical style, the Benghazi Cathedral used to be one of the largest churches in the whole of North Africa. It fell into disuse during the 1960s but has recently been renovated.

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Arch of Marcus Aurelius

Only surviving Roman monument in the city.

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Gurgi Mosque

mosque

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Martyrs' Square, Tripoli

Formerly known as Green Square. This is a popular gathering place. It gives some good views of the old city walls. Some of the shopping streets also start here. The square is often used for demonstrations (against the Syrian regime typically) and as a place for motor cycle enthusiasts to show off. There is nothing in the square itself to see.

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Fortress of Ghat

First constructed by the Turks in early 20th century. It was completed by the Italians.

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Libya

Libya (Arabic: ‏ليبيا Lībyā) is a country in North Africa. In the north it has a Mediterranean Sea coast, with Egypt to the east and Tunisia to the west. It also has land borders with Algeria, Chad, Niger and Sudan. More than 90% of the country is desert or semidesert.

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