The history of Tripoli

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Tripoli is the calmest and most relaxed area of ​​stunning Libya . Known in Roman times as OEA, it stood out as one of the most fertile and richest areas in the entire country. The area where it is located is known as Tripolitania. This name is due to the fact that the area is made up of two other large cities: Sabratha and Leptis Magna. After the Arab conquest in the 7th century, the city was renamed Tripoli, or Tarabulus in Arabic.

The Arabs, the Ottomans and, more recently, the Italians chose to build brilliant white architectural works, which have earned the city the nickname "the white bride of the Mediterranean". The United Nations imposed a series of sanctions against Libya years ago, which strongly affected tourism in the area. In 2004 these sanctions were lifted and Tripoli became a very popular destination. The city has become accustomed to this movement of tourists, but the most surprising thing is that they have not expanded their facilities to accommodate a greater number of visitors.

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The Libyan museum contains some of the most impressive Roman mosaics you can imagine. You will also be able to see the most striking remains of the old Medina . When you finish your visit in the museum, head to the city center; enjoy a long walk through its labyrinthine streets and its Ottoman monuments.

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The elegant colonial city center was built by the Italians, and it is the place where most of the inhabitants work, shop and eat. Most of the people live in the developed and modern neighborhoods that surround the city center.