Things to Do in Libya

There are 71 attractions in Libya. Lepcis Magna: Chalcidicum, ruined roman portico within ancient leptis magna complex, is the most popular.

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Lepcis Magna: Chalcidicum

Ruined Roman portico within ancient Leptis Magna complex

Historical Site

Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna

Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna

Extensive Roman ruins along Libya's Mediterranean coast

Historical Site

Archaeological Site of Sabratha

Archaeological Site of Sabratha

Well-preserved Roman ruins and seaside archaeological site

Cyrene, Libya

Ancient Greek and Roman city ruins in Cyrenaica

Archaeological Site

Acacus Mountains

Acacus Mountains

Saharan mountain range famed for prehistoric rock art

Tibesti Mountains

Tibesti Mountains

Saharan volcanic massif containing Emi Koussi, desert refuge

Nafusa Mountains

Nafusa Mountains

Mountain range across northwestern Libya with Berber settlements

Jebel Akhdar (Libya)

Jebel Akhdar (Libya)

Forested Cyrenaican plateau in Libya with cooler climate

Gabal El Uweinat

Gabal El Uweinat

Remote sandstone and granite massif at Sahara tri-border

Martyrs' Square, Tripoli

Martyrs' Square, Tripoli

Central public square in Tripoli, political gatherings site

Ptolemais, Cyrenaica

Ptolemais, Cyrenaica

Ancient Hellenistic city site on Libya's Cyrenaica coast

Archaeological Site

Barca (ancient city)

Barca (ancient city)

Ancient Cyrenaican city with Greek and Roman heritage

Gurgi Mosque

Ottoman-era mosque in Tripoli notable for ornate interiors

Tripoli Cathedral

Tripoli Cathedral

Former cathedral building in Tripoli reflecting Italian colonial architecture

Gazala

Coastal town in Libya known for WWII battles

Marble Arch

Monumental stone arch in Al Wahat District

Benghazi Cathedral

Benghazi Cathedral

Former Catholic cathedral in Benghazi with colonial architecture

Jabal Arkanu

Desert mountain in Kufra District, southeastern Libya

Karamanli Mosque

Karamanli Mosque

Historic mosque in Tripoli with Ottoman architectural features

Gerisa

Archaeological Site

Limes Tripolitanus

Limes Tripolitanus

Roman frontier fortifications across Tripolitania, archaeological remains

Archaeological Site

Bir Hakeim

Desert well and oasis site in eastern Libya

Sidi Darghut Mosque

Sidi Darghut Mosque

Ottoman-era mosque located in Tripoli's historic old city

Atiq Mosque (Benghazi)

Atiq Mosque (Benghazi)

Historic mosque in Benghazi with traditional architecture

Gasr Banat

Archaeological fortified site near Misrata, Libya

Archaeological Site

Haua Fteah

Prehistoric cave and archaeological site with ancient artifacts

Archaeological Site

Wadi Mathendous

Wadi Mathendous

Saharan wadi in Fezzan, contains prehistoric rock art

Archaeological Site

El-Kouf National Park

El-Kouf National Park

Libyan coastal park with Mediterranean forests and beaches

Settlement in Derna District, eastern Libya

Benghazi Zoo

Urban zoo in Benghazi with local and exotic animals

Qasr Libya

Archaeological site with ancient Roman and Greek ruins

Abughilan National Park

Libyan national park covering arid desert landscapes

Charruba

Village in Marj District, northeastern Libya

Algharabolli National Park

Coastal protected area with Mediterranean habitats

El Naggaza National Park

Coastal national park in western Libya

Rajma National Park

National park in northwest Libya protecting coastal ecosystems

Surman National Park

National park near Surman with Mediterranean coastal habitats

Lepcis Magna: Hadrianic Baths

Roman Hadrianic baths at Lepcis Magna ruins

Historical Site

Qasr al-Jaballah

Ancient coastal fortress or archaeological site

Coastal headland in Libya

Small desert settlement or oasis in Wadi al Hayaa

Béniet el-Hadíd

Archaeological site or locality in Sirte District

Bū Shu‘ayfah

Desert oasis settlement in Al Wahat District

Euesperides: Area Q

Archaeological sector of ancient Euesperides city

Prehistoric tomb complex and rock shelters in Libya

Germa Necropolis

Ancient necropolis near Germa with archaeological ruins

Hanshīr al Madīnah ar Rāqidah

Archaeological site of ancient settlement in Libya

Lepcis Magna, Baptistery

Ancient Roman baptistery at Leptis Magna ruins

Historical Site

Marsá al Burayqah, settlement

Coastal settlement in Al Wahat District

Fortified ruin in Jabal al Akhdar, northeastern Libya

Fortress ruin near Benghazi in northeastern Libya

Historic fort ruin in Derna District, Libya

Ancient fortress ruin in Jabal al Akhdar, Libya

Small castle ruin in Jabal al Akhdar, Libya

Ruined fortification in Derna District, northeastern Libya

Historic coastal fort ruin in Murqub District, Libya

Qasr al Murassas

Fortified ruin in Butnan District, eastern Libya

Qasr al Washishah

Fortress ruin on Jabal al Akhdar highlands, Libya

Qasr al-Atallat

Desert fort ruin in Al Wahat District, Libya

Ruined fortress near Benghazi in Libya

Qasr al-Maraghah

Archaeological fort ruins in Jabal al Akhdar, Libya

Qasr al-Quittah

Small fortified ruin in Jabal al Akhdar, Libya

Qasr ash Shahdiyn

Castle ruins in Jabal al Akhdar, northeastern Libya

Qasr az-Zaarura

Fort ruin on Jabal al Akhdar plateau, Libya

Historic site in Butnan District, eastern Libya

Ruined fortification in Derna District, Libya

Fortress ruins in Jabal al Akhdar, Libya

Historical Site

Qaşr Khuraybah

Old castle ruins in Jabal al Akhdar, Libya

Qaşr Madīnat Bū Hindī

Ruined fortress near coastal Derna, northeastern Libya

Qaşr Marsá al Burayqah

Fortified ruin on Libya's northern coast

Fortress ruins in Misrata District, northwestern Libya

Ruined castle in Misrata District, Libya

Coastal hill fort ruins in Jabal al Akhdar, Libya

Historic fort ruins in Misrata District, Libya

Fortified ruin near Marj in northeastern Libya

Small fort ruins in Misrata District, Libya

Qaşr al Jazīrah

Fortified ruin in Jabal al Gharbi, western Libya

Qaşr al Khafājī ‘Amīr

Historic castle ruins in Jabal al Gharbi, Libya

Qaşr al Maqdam

Ruined fort in Jabal al Akhdar, northeastern Libya

Qaşr al Mākīnah

Fortress ruin in Sirte District, on Libya's coast

Qaşr al Qāţiris

Ruined castle near Marj in northeastern Libya

Qaşr al Ḩamām

Fortified ruin in Jabal al Akhdar highlands, Libya

Qaşr al Ḩumayrah

Small fortress ruins in Jabal al Akhdar, Libya

Qaşr al ‘Ar‘ar

Ruined fortification in Misrata District, Libya

Qaşr al ‘Uqlah

Fortress ruin in Jabal al Akhdar, northeastern Libya

Ruined fortress in Derna District, eastern Libya

Qaşr ar Raqīq

Small castle ruin in Derna District, Libya

Qaşr as Suwayrah

Ancient fort ruins in Jabal al Akhdar, Libya

Qaşr at Turāb

Desert fort ruin in Sirte District, Libya

Qaşr aţ Ţawīl

Prominent fortress ruin in Benghazi District, Libya

Qaşr aţ Ţāqāt

Fortified ruin in Libya's interior

Fortified ruins near Marj in northeastern Libya

Quşayr adh Dhibbān

Ruined fortress in Sirte District, Libya

Quşūr al Būmbah

Cluster of fortress ruins in Derna District, Libya

Small settlement in Jabal al Akhdar region

Rural settlement in Jabal al Akhdar, Libya

Coastal village in Derna District, Libya

Sīrat Burūrah

Small village in Jabal al Akhdar, Libya

Sīrat Bū Qaţīfah

Remote settlement in Derna District, northeastern Libya

Rural village in Jabal al Akhdar, Libya