Tripoli

Red castle, marble, medina

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Red Castle (Assai al-Hamra) · Castle

An Ottoman fortress above the harbour, now Tripoli's national museum of antiquities. Best: Nov–Apr

Tripoli Medina · Market

A labyrinth of Ottoman lanes, spice souks, arches and old caravanserais. Best: Oct–Mar

Arch of Marcus Aurelius · Ruins

A Roman triumphal arch standing amid the medina, the city's oldest monument. Best: Nov–Apr

Martyrs' Square · Landmark

The grand waterfront plaza at the heart of the capital's public life. Best: Nov–Apr

Santa Maria della Vittoria Church · Museum

Baroque colonial church repurposed as museum, showcasing Italian and Ottoman heritage layers. Best: Oct–Mar

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