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About TRIPOLI
City Tripoli in Libya
Most important and largest city in Libya, Tripoli is also its capital. With a population of around 1.07 million, it is also the most populous city of the country. Located to the northwest of the country on the edge of desert, Tripoli was founded in the 7th century BC by Phoenicians. Situated on point of rocky land that projects into Mediterranean Sea, it is also the principal sea port as well as the largest commercial centre of Libya.
Brief History
Founded in the 7th century BC by the Phoenicians, the city passed on to the hands of the Greeks and then to Romans during the 2nd Century BC. Raised to the level of separate city by Leptis Magna, the city experienced a phase of decline with the collapse of the Roman Empire. Muslims conquered it during the 8th Century. Cairo, Egypt, Fatimuds, and Mamluks ruled the city in succession to each other. Spanish domination started in 1510 that ended the domination of barbaric pirates on the city, and the walls and other defences were fortified.
Ottoman Turks occupied the city in 1565 and pirate activities were revived. Broken by Karamanlis in 1711, the rule of Ottoman Turks was re-established in 1835. Battles with USA took place in the early part of 19th century. Italy occupied Tripoli in 1911 and controlled it till 1943. From 1944 to 1951 it remained under British Rule till independence. With the lifting of UN ban over Libya for terrorist activities the place has become easier to travel.
Accommodation Options
As the capital city of Libya, Tripoli has quite good number of top class hotels. Besides there are budget hotels, guest houses and resorts by the waterside, bed and breakfast joints, youth hostels and rented apartments where people can stay and accommodate during their travel to Tripoli. In fact, Tripoli has something to offer for every one. In addition it also is a good centre for camping in hotels or hostels and travel to other sites in Libya.
Climate and Geography
Tripoli has typical Mediterranean climate as the summers are hot and dry, while the winters are cool with modest rainfall. Geographically the city is a combination of alternations between sandy areas and lagoons. Highest and lowest temperature in the city is 290 Celsius in July to 90 in December respectively, though occasionally the barometer can go down to 10 Celsius. For Europeans, winter is the best time to travel while for Asians and Africans, summer is the choice.
Getting Around
Tripoli International airport joins most other states and countries with Libya. For getting around one can use the cheap taxis or car hire services but guide books and sites will advice moving around walking as the best mode of getting around in Tripoli.
Places of Interest
Green Square near the waterfront scattered with palm trees, Tripoli zoo, shopping complex etc are main places of modern interests. Tripoli international fair is one of the best exhibitions in the world on agricultural and commercial products. Arranged usually from 2nd to 12th April, the Fair accommodates 30 countries and over 200 commercial international enterprises making the Fair worth the travel.
Currency
Libyan Dinar is the currency operative in Tripoli and the current rate is 1.333 Libyan Dinar is equivalent to one US dollar. Verifying the news on TV and on different trade journals and Internet would be useful since the currency exchange market is highly volatile.
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Most important and largest city in Libya, Tripoli is also its capital. With a population of around 1.07 million, it is also the most populous city of the country. Located to the northwest of the country on the edge of desert, Tripoli was founded in the 7th century BC by Phoenicians. Situated on point of rocky land that projects into Mediterranean Sea, it is also the principal sea port as well as the largest commercial centre of Libya.
Brief History
Founded in the 7th century BC by the Phoenicians, the city passed on to the hands of the Greeks and then to Romans during the 2nd Century BC. Raised to the level of separate city by Leptis Magna, the city experienced a phase of decline with the collapse of the Roman Empire. Muslims conquered it during the 8th Century. Cairo, Egypt, Fatimuds, and Mamluks ruled the city in succession to each other. Spanish domination started in 1510 that ended the domination of barbaric pirates on the city, and the walls and other defences were fortified.
Ottoman Turks occupied the city in 1565 and pirate activities were revived. Broken by Karamanlis in 1711, the rule of Ottoman Turks was re-established in 1835. Battles with USA took place in the early part of 19th century. Italy occupied Tripoli in 1911 and controlled it till 1943. From 1944 to 1951 it remained under British Rule till independence. With the lifting of UN ban over Libya for terrorist activities the place has become easier to travel.
Accommodation Options
As the capital city of Libya, Tripoli has quite good number of top class hotels. Besides there are budget hotels, guest houses and resorts by the waterside, bed and breakfast joints, youth hostels and rented apartments where people can stay and accommodate during their travel to Tripoli. In fact, Tripoli has something to offer for every one. In addition it also is a good centre for camping in hotels or hostels and travel to other sites in Libya.
Climate and Geography
Tripoli has typical Mediterranean climate as the summers are hot and dry, while the winters are cool with modest rainfall. Geographically the city is a combination of alternations between sandy areas and lagoons. Highest and lowest temperature in the city is 290 Celsius in July to 90 in December respectively, though occasionally the barometer can go down to 10 Celsius. For Europeans, winter is the best time to travel while for Asians and Africans, summer is the choice.
Getting Around
Tripoli International airport joins most other states and countries with Libya. For getting around one can use the cheap taxis or car hire services but guide books and sites will advice moving around walking as the best mode of getting around in Tripoli.
Places of Interest
Green Square near the waterfront scattered with palm trees, Tripoli zoo, shopping complex etc are main places of modern interests. Tripoli international fair is one of the best exhibitions in the world on agricultural and commercial products. Arranged usually from 2nd to 12th April, the Fair accommodates 30 countries and over 200 commercial international enterprises making the Fair worth the travel.
Currency
Libyan Dinar is the currency operative in Tripoli and the current rate is 1.333 Libyan Dinar is equivalent to one US dollar. Verifying the news on TV and on different trade journals and Internet would be useful since the currency exchange market is highly volatile.
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