Tripoli
Libya
- Safety rating
- 3.5/10
- Best time to visit
- Spring (March–May) and autumn (October–November) bring the mildest, most comfortable weather along the coast.
- Population
- 1.2M
Overview
Libya's Mediterranean capital wraps a historic walled medina and Italian colonial arcades around a palm-lined harbor. The Red Castle museum and nearby Roman ruins hint at the city's deep, layered past beneath its modern struggles.
Top attractions
See the Red Castle (Assai al-Hamra) and its museum, the old medina, Marcus Aurelius Arch and the nearby ruins of Sabratha.
Getting around
Private cars, arranged drivers and shared taxis are the norm; public transport is limited and best avoided by visitors.