Location: Tripoli
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What to do and see in Tripoli, Tripoli District: The Best Free Things to do
Tripoli (Arabic: طرابلس, Ṭarābulus; Berber:"Oea" or "Wy't" ) is the capital city and the largest city of Libya, with a population of about 1.1 million people in 2015. It is located in the northwest of Libya on the edge of the desert, on a point of rocky land projecting into the Mediterranean and forming a bay. It includes the port of Tripoli and the country's largest commercial and manufacturing centre. It is also the site of the University of Tripoli. The vast Bab al-Azizia barracks, which includes the former family estate of Muammar Gaddafi, is also located in the city. Colonel Gaddafi largely ruled the country from his residence in this barracks.
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1. Street Murals
2. Tripoli's Red Castle (Assai al-Hamra)
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Now open for public viewing, this ancient government palace is meticulously preserved nearly intact.
Reviewed By Abdeljlil - Tripoli, Libya
Al-Saraya al-Hamra, or Tripoli Citadel, is one of the most important landmarks in the city of Tripoli, Libya
3. The Arch of Marcus Aurelius
4. Maidan al Jazair Square Mosque
5. Tripoli's Medina
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Mosques and homes vie for space with shops and stalls in this bustling marketplace, accessible via the Green Square.
6. Martyrs' Square
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This town center is also the entrance to the local street market.
Reviewed By Hiba76Sh - Tripoli, Libya
Good place to visit, have a history for all Libyan, was named Italy Square long time ago #HibaShalabi
