Libya Places:30 Best Places to Visit in Libya. Libya is a nation located in North Africa’s Maghreb region. It is bordered on the north by the Mediterranean Sea, on the east by Egypt, on the southeast by Sudan, on the south by Chad, on the southwest by Niger, on the west by Algeria, and the northwest by Tunisia.
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1. Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and main city of Libya. As of 2023, the population of the city is estimated to be 3.56 million. The city is situated in the northwest of the country, bordering the desert on a peninsula of rocky land that protrudes into the Mediterranean Sea, forming a bay. – Libya Places
2. Leptis Magna
Leptis also known by various other names in ancient times, was a major city of the Roman and Carthaginian empires and Roman Libya, located on the banks of the river Lebda at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. It was first settled by the Romans before the year 500 BC and expanded greatly under the reign of Septimus Severus.
The 3rd Roman Legion was based here to protect the city from Berber invasions. After the dissolution of the Legion under the reign of Gordian III in the late 3rd century, the city became increasingly subject to Berber raids. Diocletian re-established the city as a provincial capital in the 4th century, and the city prospered again until the fall of the city to the vandals in the year 439.
The city was reabsorbed into the eastern empire in 533 but was still heavily affected by Berber invasions and did not recover its former importance until the Muslim invasions in the 6th century. – Libya Places
3. Colonnaded Street
The Palaestra is east of the Plaza on which the colonnaded street begins, the road connecting the Hadrianic baths and the Palaestra with the port of Lempcis Magna. The arch on the left in this photo marks the start of the colonnaded. If you walk through it, you will be on the southeast sidewalk. The colonnaded street was built by Septimus Severus.
It ran parallel to the septum forum and the septum basilica. It was 20½ m wide and 400 m in length. The first photo shows an old house on the left that was converted into a Byzantine church. The septum forum can be seen in the distance in the background. The little railroad on the right of the photo was used by the. – Libya Places
4. Arch of Septimius Severus
The Septimius Severus Arch, also known as the Septimius Severus Triumphal Arch, is a Roman triumphal arch located in the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Leptis Magna, in modern-day Libya. The arch was built by the Roman Emperor, Septimius Severus. Septimius was born in leptis Magna. The Arch was in ruins when it was discovered in 1928. – Libya Places
5. Severan Forum
The Severan forum was larger and more impressive than the city’s original Roman forum. It was a walled complex measuring 100m x 60m and consisted of three high-arched porticos, each containing shops and courtyards, and a huge temple to the family of the Severans on the fourth side.
The arches were lined with columned columns made of Cipolin and topped with Pentelic marble, the same material used to construct the Parthenon. Medallions of Gorgons and Scyllae adorned each arch, and no two faces looked alike. – Libya Places
6. Leptis Magna Museum
Located in the town of Khoms, in the province of Libyon, in the north of the country, Libyon is one of the oldest and most important archaeological sites in the world. The museum houses the remains of people from different backgrounds, such as Berber people, Punic people, Phoenician people, Roman people, etc.
The museum features sculptures of characters from many classical mythological figures, including Zeus and Apollo. The museum also contains tools and objects from everyday life, such as metalwork, pottery, jewelry, etc. – Libya Places
7. Hadrianic Baths
The Baths of Hadrian are the largest collection of public baths of Aphrodisia. They are located on the western side of the city, on the former site of the so-called ‘South Agora’, the western portico of which has been adapted to house the baths complex.
The inscriptions that record their construction indicate that they were dedicated to the ‘Aphrodite’ and the ‘Emperor’ Hadrian, which is why they are referred to as ‘Hadrianic baths’ in modern literature. However, it is evident from later antique inscriptions. – Libya Places
8. Severan Basilica
The Basilica of Severan is perhaps the most well-known monument in Lepcis, second only to the arch of Severus. Both monuments belong to the same family. The arch of Severus was presented to the Emperor Septimius. during his visit to the city in 203 CE. The Emperor then commissioned the construction of the basilica as part of his urban renewal project. The basilica is, to say the least, quite mundane, although the intricately carved columns are beautiful. – Libya Places
9. Benghazi
Benghazi is the second largest city in Libya and the capital of the Cyrenaic Region. It has a population of 1.207,250 as of 2020. The city is situated on the Mediterranean coast of Sidra. It is also one of the main seaports in the country. The city of Benghazi dates back to the time of the Greeks, who established a colony in the area known as “Euesperides” around 525 BC. – Libya Places
10. Gadamis
Ghadames, also known as Ghadamis, is a Berber town located in the oasis of the pearl of the desert. It is one of the oasis Berber towns of Nalut District, located in the northwest part of the country of Tripolitania. Ghadamis is a Berber language native to the area of Ghadames. It is also known as the “Pearl of the Desert” in Berber. – Libya Places
11. Derna
Derna is a port city located in eastern Libya. It has a population of approximately 90,000. Derna used to be the capital of one of the richest provinces in the Barbary states. Today, Derna is the administrative capital of the Derna District which is much smaller than the old province. – Libya Places
12. Misrata
The city of Misrata is located in the northwestern part of the country. It is located 187 km east of the capital, Tripoli, and 850 km west of the coastal city of Benghazi, on the Mediterranean Sea coast near the cape of Misrata. – Libya Places
13. Khoms
Al-Khums, also known as Khoms, is a town, port, and de facto capital of Al-Khums District on the Mediterranean Coast of Libya. It is estimated to have a population of approximately 202,000 at the time of the 1984 census. During the period 1983 to 1995, al-Khums was the administrative capital of the district. It had a population of 38,174 at the 1984 census. – Libya Places
14. El ‘Azizia
Aziziya is a town and the capital of Jafara, located in the northwestern part of the country, 41 km southwest of the capital, Tripoli. Between 1918 and 1922, it served as the capital of the first formal republic of the Arab world, the Tripolitan Republic. – Libya Places
15. Garyan
Gharan is a city and the capital of the Gharyan District, located in the northwestern part of the country, 80 km south of the capital, Tripoli. It is one of the biggest cities in the Gharyan Governorate. Before 2007, Gharyan was the administrative capital of the District of Gharyan. Gharan was estimated to have a population of 170,000 in 2005, and this number increased to more than 187,000 in 2011. – Libya Places
16. Al Bayda’, Libya
Bayda is a city and commercial and industrial hub in eastern Libya. The city is situated in the north of Cyrenaica and has a population of approximately 250,000 inhabitants, making it the 4th largest city in Libya. Bayda is the capital of the Jabal Al Akhdar district. – Libya Places
17. Ghat
Bayda is a city and commercial and industrial hub in eastern Libya. The city is situated in the north of Cyrenaica and has a population of approximately 250,000 inhabitants, making it the 4th largest city in Libya. Bayda is the capital of the Jabal Al Akhdar district. – Libya Places
18. Sabratha
Sabratha is a city located in Zawiya. It is the westernmost city of the ancient Roman city of Tripolis. It was one of the three ancient cities of Tripolis along with Oea and Magna. Sabratha was the capital city of Sabratha w Sorman District from 2001 to 2007. Sabratha is located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea about 70 km west of the modern city of Tripoli. – Libya Places
19. Sirte
Sirte is a city in eastern Libya. It is situated south of the Sirte Gulf, between the cities of Tripoli and Benghazi. The city is well-known for its battles, its ethnic origin, and its support for Muammar Qadhafi. – Libya Places
20. Tobruk
The port city of Tobruk, also known as Tobruck, is situated on the eastern Mediterranean coast of Libya, close to the Egypt-Libya border. The city is the capital and largest city of Butnan District, with a population of approximately 120,000 inhabitants.
In ancient times, the city was home to a Greek colony. Later, it was also the site of a Roman fort on the border of the province of Cyrene. – Libya Places
21. Waw a Namus
A volcano in Libya is Waw a Namus. It is located in eastern Fezzan and dates back to either the Pleistocene or the Holocene. The volcanic history of Waw and Al Haruj in the north is unclear. – Libya Places
22. Msallata
Msallata is a city in the northwestern region of Libya, located in the province of Murqub. It is one of the largest cities in the country, with a population of approximately 24,000 inhabitants. The city of Msallata was one of the main centers of Islamic learning in the past. It is well-known for its extremely wet winters, its olive tree cultivation, and its olive oil production. – Libya Places
23. Al Jawf
Located in the north of Saudi Arabia, bordering Jordan to the west, Al-Jouf province is one of the oldest provinces of the Arabian Peninsula. Human habitation in the area dates back to the Stone Age and Acheulean Tool culture. Human habitation continued uninterrupted throughout the Copper Age, which saw the Kingdom of Qidar struggle for independence from the Assyrian state. It is during this time that references to Arabs are first found in historical texts.
A Christian kingdom was established in the area under the leadership of the tribe of Bani Kalb, which lasted until the advent of Islam and the conquest of the region by the tribe of Tayy, after which the region was Islamized and became part of the third state of Saudi Arabia in the year 1932.
In the 20th century, the province of Al-Jouf was in dispute between the family of al-Rashid and the family of al-Shaalan, which eventually fell under the rule of al-Saud. – Libya Places
24. Waddan
Under the jagged peaks of El-Hallil mountains and dotted with surprising patches of palm groves, Waddan desert town is an ideal place to visit and immerse yourself in the earthy nature of the backcountry of Libya, as well as uncover the rich Islamic history that has been woven here throughout the ages.
Take a look up and admire the creneting walls of the magnificent Waddan castle, which was built by the once-dominant Arab Maghreb rulers. After that, make sure to spend some time strolling among the date palms and the marketplaces, soaking up the tranquil, time-stopped atmosphere. – Libya Places
25. Sabha
The city of Sabha, located on the banks of the lake, is also home to the imposing bulwarks of the fort Fortezza Margherita one of the most impressive and historic citadels still in existence in the country. S Sabha is also considered to be the best entry point into the Fezzan area, which spreads out from the southern edge of the town to meet the Sahara desert in a mosaic of date palms and rolling dunes. – Libya Places
26. The Arch of Marcus Aurelius
The Roman triumphal arch, or Marcus Aurelius Arch, is a quadriform triumphal arch located near the northeast entrance to the Medina in modern Tripoli, Libya. It has an octagonal cupola and is entirely encased in marble. It was erected by the Quintieth Duumvir of Oea, Lucius Verus, to honor the victories of his junior colleague, and adoptive brother, Marcus Aurelius against the Parthians during the Roman-Parthian War. – Libya Places
27. Tripoli’s Jamahiriya Museum
It was a large museum we visited in 2010 when Quadaffi was in power. There was a large section dedicated to him, including his famous blue Volkswagen. I don’t know what’s in it now. There were other exhibits of interesting stone carvings, ancient Libyan culture, and some Greek and Roman sculptures that were well presented. – Libya Places
28. Akakus Desert
The Acacus Mountains are a mountain range located in the desert of western Libya, in the Ghat District, in the part of the Sahara desert. The mountains are located about 100 kilometers north of the town of Ghat, near the border with Algeria. The area is rich in prehistoric rock art. – Libya Places
29. Al-Majidya Mosque
is a large mosque in the city of Beirut, Lebanon, that was built in 1841. It was originally a fortified building overlooking the harbor and was part of the town’s ramparts. It was desecrated in 1841 and was used as an Ottoman military munitions magazine and a warehouse for wood merchants until 1841 when it was restored and a new building was built on its west side.
In 1892, it was converted into a mosque to honor Sultan Abdul Majeed. In 1906, pointed arches were added to the mosque’s façade, fashionable in Beirut in the late 19th century. The monument was completely renovated in 1974.
The mosque was vulnerable to damage during the Civil War, which began in 1975 and lasted until 1990. A post-war restoration was begun in 2000 and finished four years later, which included the re-establishment of an entrance to the mosque, a taller minaret, and other improvements. – Libya Places
30. Murzuq Castle
Murzuk also known as Murzug, Merzug, or simply Murzug, is a city and oasis town located in the city of Murzuq in the district of Murzuq in southwest Libya. Murzuk is situated on the northern rim of the very arid area of Ergs which forms part of the larger Sahara Desert. The city developed around the oasis of Murzuq which served as a crossing point between the north and south trade routes across the Sahara desert. Between the 5th and 5th centuries BC, the city of Marzuk belonged to the city-state of Garamantia.
In the 12th century, the area fell under the rule of the Kanem Empire, which was based in the city of Kanembu. In 1310, a Moro-Moroccan tribe conquered the area and made it their capital. The fortress of Murzuk was built around the same time. By 1400, the city was under the control of the Bornu empire, which was a branch. – Libya Places
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