Sabratha city is located to the north of Libya and is one of the three cities in Tripolis. Sabratha city is about 65 km from the Mediterranean coast and serve as the capital for Sabratha Wa Surman region. It is an archaeological site and it was also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 1982.

The city was founded around 500 BC and it was part of the Numidian Empire. The major buildings were built during the time of Emperor Septimus. In the 4th century a massive earthquake hit the city and a major part of the city was destroyed.

The major attractions here are the ruins of 3rd century theatre with three storeys that stand as a fine example of architecture of those days. The other attractions include the Isis and Serapis temples devoted to Liber Pater.

In addition there is a Christian basilica here with mosaic floors. Nearby there is a museum that features the collection of the Sabratha city and the other collections of the city can be seen in Tripoli National Museum.

Cyrene is an ancient Greek city founded in 630 BC by Battus I. It is present day Shahhat, Libya and it is also the important and oldest among the other five Greek cities of this region. The Cyrene city is also the home for Cyrenaics, a philosophy school founded by Aristippus around 3rd century BC.

Cyrene was founded in the year 630 and it became of the one of the major cities in ancient Libya. The city prospered during the reign of Emperor Battus IV and in 460 BC the city became a Republic.

Around 96 BC the Romans took control over the city and served as the main state for the Romans for about 18 years. The city also prospered for some years but in the year 115 AD a major part of the city was destroyed as a part of Jewish revolt. The city again prospered during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, but in the 365 AD an earthquake struck the city destroying temples and buildings.

Cyrene is referred to in the Bible in the New Testament referencing a man named Simon who was chosen to help carry the Cross of Jesus Christ. It is also referred in the book of 2 Maccabees where Jason, a Hellenistic Jew had resided here around 100 BC.

In the present days the Cyrene city is one of the major archaeological sites and also a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. The famous ruins here are the Temple of Apollo built around 7th century BC, Sanctuary, Agora, House of Jason Magnus, Temple of Zeus, Stoa of Hermes and Nine Muses.

Old Town Ghadamis is located to the west of Libya. It is an oasis city and is also considered as “the pearl of the desert”. It is about 549 km from Tripoli southwest and it also shares its borders with Tunisia and Algeria.

The Ghadamis is also one of pre-Saharan oldest cities and has a fine example of art and architecture. The town has its history from the Roman period and during this period the town was known as “Cydamus”.

In the 6th century, a Bishop had resided here and the Byzantine missionaries had converted majority of the people to Christianity. In the 7th century the area fell into the hands of Muslim Arabs and the majority of the people were converted to Islam.

In the present day the Ghadamis is a major tourist and archaeological site. The city is bordered by a massive wall and has a population of 7000. The architecture of the homes in the city is a major attraction; it features passageways and open-air terraces that provide better cooling during the summers. Also the Ghadamis Old Town is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site for its constructions and ancient history.

The Red Castle Museum is located in the Medina District. It is an archaeological museum and also Libya’s national museum. In addition the Red Castle Museum is one of the world’s richest and important museums.

The Red Castle Museum was founded in the year 1919 where the Italians had converted a major part of the Red Castle into a museum. During this period the museum featured the collection of artifacts, jewelry and pottery.

At the time of the Second World War, Libya was captured by the British and the museum was considered as “The Libyan Museum” of the time. In 1988 the museum was reopened and renamed as “Red Castle Museum”.

The museum is one of the major tourist spots in Libya, it houses the collection of jewelry, artifacts and pottery belonging to the Roman period and a number of weapons belonging to the World War II. The museum is opens on all the days, but closed on national holidays. The museum is open from 10am-6pm.

Tadrart Acacus is a desert site located to the west of Ghat city, Libya. The word Tadrart means ‘mountain’, the area features a number of mountains with prehistoric Rock Arts.

The mountain ranges in the Tadrart Acacus features a number of paintings, engravings and galleries dating back between 12,000 BC and 100 AD. The site is believed the first site visited by Libyan settlers. The Rock Arts here are also considered as the fine arts all over the world.

The Tadrart Acacus has stunning sceneries with a number of gorges, arches, mountains and rocks. The major places here are Tin Khlega and Afzejare arches. The land here has immense vegetation and the callotropis plant is seen mainly here.

The area is mainly famous for the Rock Arts belonging, because of this the area was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. These paintings stand as a fine example of Tadrart Acacus natural and cultural changes. These paintings feature the animal carvings such as camels, giraffes, ostriches, horses and elephants. In addition these paintings also display the life style of the men in those days such as dancing and making music.

Tripoli is Libya’s capital city and also the largest city located to the edge of rocky lands of the Mediterranean Sea. The city features a natural sea port and is Libya’s largest commercial centre. The city has a population of about 1.8 million. The climate here is typical of any city along the Mediterranean, hot during the summers and cool winters.

The city has its history from the 14th century BC, but the city prospered in the 9th century BC when the Phoenicians started trading from here. At the time of Alexander the Great, the city featured a massive shipyard. Around 64-63 BC, at the time of Roman Rule the city was captured by Pompey and a number of Roman buildings were constructed.

The city was also a major ship building center during the reign of Omayyad Empire. In the 12th century the major constructions of the city were destroyed by the crusaders. The city was prospered at the time of Turkish Ottoman rule in between the years 1516-1918, also a number of buildings were constructed at this period.

The major attractions in the city are

St. Johns Church
The ruins of this church were discovered at the Maronite Cemetery as a part of the archaeological excavations conducted here. The church measures about 200 meters linked with two chapels and bounded by a cemetery.

Al-Muallaq Mosque
This mosque was built in the 16th century and it features a massive garden and the interiors are whitewashed.

Burtasiyat Madrassa-Mosque
It was built in the 14th century and it is considered as one of the attractive mosques. It features a square minaret at the main entrance decorated with windows.

Lions Tower
The Lions Tower was built in the 15th century and it is one of the best preserved towers. The tower features domed ceilings, two stories and a number of statues.

Offshore Islands
These Islands feature one of the best palm trees which are also a reserve for birds and green turtles. It was also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tripoli International Fair
This international fair features a number of works of Oscar Niemeyer, a Brazilian architect. The fair also includes exhibitions and music concerts.