Leptis MagnaUNESCO

Leptis Magna

One of the most important Roman cities in Africa, located near Al-Khums. It features the Arch of Septimius Severus, the forum, the theatre and Roman baths. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Al-Khums (east of Tripoli)
SabrathaUNESCO

Sabratha

An ancient Phoenician-Roman city on the Mediterranean coast. Its Roman theatre is among the best preserved in the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sabratha (west of Tripoli)
Cyrene (Shahhat)UNESCO

Cyrene (Shahhat)

An ancient Greek city in the Green Mountain, with a temple of Apollo, a theatre, and rock-cut tombs. One of the most important archaeological sites on the Mediterranean.

Shahhat (Green Mountain)
Akakus MountainsUNESCO

Akakus Mountains

A desert region in southwest Libya with thousands of ancient rock paintings dating back 12,000 years. Striking scenery and sand dunes.

Fezzan (southwest)
Old GhadamesUNESCO

Old Ghadames

A historic Saharan oasis with an ancient mud-brick town of covered streets and interlocking houses. Inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Ghadames (southwest)
Mediterranean Beaches

Mediterranean Beaches

Libya's coastline stretches 1,770 km, among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean, with crystal-clear waters, golden sand, and untouched beaches.

Libyan coast
The Red Castle

The Red Castle

A massive historic fortress in Tripoli built in the 17th century. It overlooks the harbour and houses an important archaeological museum.

Tripoli
The Old City (Tripoli)

The Old City (Tripoli)

Tripoli's historic heart, with narrow souqs, old mosques, and Ottoman-era houses. Home to the Zawiyat Sidi Abdel Wahab and Ahmed Pasha Mosque.

Tripoli
Tobruk War Cemetery

Tobruk War Cemetery

An international military cemetery containing the graves of soldiers from the Second World War. An important historic site that draws history-focused visitors.

Tobruk (east)