Tripoli the white bride of the Mediterranean Sea still enjoys being the status of the best of the old cities in the Arab World. The inhabitants here are very friendly and welcoming to visitors. The modern metropolitan parts of the city reflect the level of economic and cultural prosperity of the city in recent years, modern hotels and entertainment resorts fine restaurants and quite good shopping centers. While the tourists attractions are still intact in addition to the old city, visitor may see the Grand Castle (Sarai Al-Hambra) museum, mosques and churches. The museum houses the finest collection of mosaics, statues, artifacts and pre-history drawings. The old Roman name of Tripoli is OEA. The word Tripoli means three cities (Oea, Sabratha and Leptis Magna). Remains of old Oea can be visited in the old city near the sea, where the Triumph Arch of Marcus Aurelius is situated. Par t of modern Tripoli has an impressive Italian architecture. The Turkish and Italian colonial period here left a distinct imprint on the city architecture. This is best seen in the Old City for Turkish influence and modern metropolitan Tripoli. Al-Sarai Al-Hambra ( the Red Castle ) is the most impressive old building in the center of Tripoli City. Al-Sarai houses the Jamahiriya Museum : with its impressive collection of mosaics, statues and artifacts, which make up one of the finest collection of its kind in the Mediterranean.

Sabratha was built around the 1st and 2nd centuries AD and it was generally less wealthy than its sister Leptis Magna but it kept its charms nonetheless. When you go there you will see ruins of the theatre, the concerts, the public baths, temples, fountains and the mosaics. The present little town of Sabratha has grown around the ancient city adding to its charms which are topped with a beautiful sandy beach for visitors who wish to extend their stay.

The most intact Roman city anywhere in the world; complete with roads, public baths, and markets. It is an example of the most complete Roman ruins. It is the birth place of the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus. Everything in Leptis Magna represents a climax in itself. Visitors can admire the magnificent theatre, the Hadrianic Baths, the Circus which is one of the largest in the entire Roman world. Seeing the Leptis Magna museum is a must. Among the many sites of interest at Leptis Magna are the Severan Arch, the Palaestra or Sports Ground, the Nymphaeum, the Hadrianic Baths, the Colonnaded Street, the Severan Forum, the Severan Basilica, the Theatre, the Harbour, the Circus, the Temple of Liber Pater, the Temple of Rome and Augustus, the Arch of Trajan, the Arch of Tiberius and the Market.

Libya's second city Benghazi is reputed for its military history as a supply base during World War II. It was also the headquarters of the Italian forces during their occupation of Libya from 1911 onwards, and this is reflected in much of the Italian style architecture. In the city centre is the monument of Omar al-Mukhtar, the great Libyan resistance leader who fought against the Italian occupation. There is also an extensive and interesting market, Souq al-Jareed.

Located in the Eastern part of the country around 200 Km’s east of Benghazi. In the heart of Jebel Akhdar ( the Green Mountain ), Jebel Akhdar is an extremely beautiful stretch of mountains rich with wild fauna and flora. The drive through the Jebel is very scenic with many vista stops. This is the best site of Greek ruins in Libya. Because it is partially excavated yet, there still are priceless items buried in the sand such as mosaics a nd statues. Some of the main features of this site are the Temple and Fountain of Apollo, the Great Baths and the theatre, which is a mixture of Greek and Roman origins. The visual setting here is stunning, right behind the stage the hills fall and offer a dramatic view over the landscape that stretches to the sea.

Established in the 7th century BC, Apollonia was the port of Cyrene, and remained so for more than a millennium. Its importance was such that it remained autonomous of Cyrene during the Roman period, and even surpassed it as the major city of the region in the 6th century AD. The Theatre is sited in a particularly picturesque location by the sea. Other buildings include the Eastern, Central and Western Basilicas and the Byzantine Palace.

Named after Ptolemy III, in whose reign it was founded during the 3rd century BC, Ptolemais was originally a Hellenistic mercantile city. Its importance increased following the acquisition of Cyrenaica by the Romans in 96 AD, and enjoyed the prosperity that characterized Rome of the period, with extensive public works programs. Excavations indicate that the population of Ptolemais enjoyed wealth and a high standard of living. During the 3rd century AD, following a decline in the importance of Cyrene, it became the capital city of the region. Like Cyrene, it suffered the earthquake of 365 AD which was followed by a program of reconstruction. However, in the sixth century AD, Ptolemais suffered a reversal when Apollonia became the capital of Upper Libya and entered a period of near destitution, aggravated by a water supply system that had fallen into disrepair, causing the population to move away. Despite aid from the Emperor Justinian which returned the city to a relative state of well-being for a while, its death knell was sounded by the Arab conquest of Cyrenaica in the 7th century AD. Buildings of interest in Ptolemais include the small but excellent Museum, the Western Basilica, the Columned Palace, the Theatre and the underground Cisterns.

Site of a Byzantine fort and church dating back to the reign of the Emperor Justinian (6th century AD); A floor of stunning mosaic panels was discovered in 1957, the majority of which are now housed in the on-site museum. The collection of mosaics is considered one of the world's finest and intriguingly depicts pagan subjects as well as human and animal figures. One panel depicts the Pharos Lighthouse, one of the seven wonders of the world.

Deep in the interior is Fezzan, home of the finest natural gallery of prehistoric rock are in Africa. Sabha is the largest oasis and the major city in the Fezzan Region. It is situated in the middle of the desert where visitors may spend an enjoyable time in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere between golden sand dunes, green palm trees, clear water springs and the ancient ruins and civilization that surround it. The modern city of Sabha may be reached via a modern highway network across the desert or by air from Tripoli and Benghazi.

It is hard to believe, that these regions of today few people and scarce greenery, once housed the Garamantian Empire, which was so strong that Romans never managed to defeat. There are two ruins areas Garama and Zinchecra, about 2 Km’s north of the little village of GERMA. Visitor shall find here a fort and a number of normal houses at Garama. Zinchecra used as a burial site. Water was originally extracted from natural spring. And credible stories tell of a large lake as well.

A Tuareg desert town at the entrance to the Acacus, extremely deep in the Libyan Desert, Ghat once enjoyed prominence as a trading post for caravans crossing the desert. The old town is now mainly deserted, the population having moved into a newer area of Ghat, and is dominated by a picturesque Italian fort. Ghat may be reached by either a two ways: road from Sabha or through the desert from Ghadames alongside the Algerian border. There is a yearly festival takes place in Ghat during December, a colorful ritual of Tuareg song and dance

Ghadames (Pearl of the Desert) stands still as one of the most valuable spots in Libya for travelers. Here you will find an old city of tranquility, with covered white washed streets that are both dark and with far lower temperature than what you find outdoors. It is located south west of Tripoli, near the Tunisian Algerian border. Well paved highway 650 Km’s long connect Tripoli with Ghadames. Ghadames represents the traditional architecture of the inhabitants, the result of a complex knowledge on how to deal with extreme temperature. The position of the houses is far from casual. Every angle, every wall, every opening on the roofs over the alleyways are part of the same organism. Ghadames is rich in culture and tradition. The old covered city is well maintained. The visitor will enjoy the unique desert architecture.