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- Africa
- Libya
- Tripoli
- Tripoli Old Town (and Gates)
Tripoli Old Town (and Gates)
Bab Al-Bahr, Bab Zanata and Bab Hawara are the Old City's north,
west and southeast gates. The old city is an open-air museum filled
with beautiful old buildings and exquisite pieces of architecture
from Tripoli's long and tumultuous colonial history particularly
the Roman and Greek periods. Visitors are able to climb the city
walls and the top offers up spectacular views of both the Old City
and the rest of Tripoli. The top of the city walls also offer great
photo opportunities for those wishing to capture the Red Castle in
all its glory as well as the many minarets scattered across the
skyline, especially those of Gurgi and Karamanli mosques.
Information & Facts
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Language
The official language of Libya is Arabic (used for all
official business), though some English is spoken, especially in
the cities and tourist-orientated establishments.
Money
The official currency is the Dinar (LYD), which is divided into
1, 000 dirhams. Credit cards have very limited acceptance (usually
only in five-star hotels) and travellers cheques are not accepted,
therefore it is advised to carry cash. ATMs are unreliable, though
available in Tripoli. Banks are usually closed on Thursdays and
Fridays. Currency can be exchanged at the airport or any bank in
Tripoli.
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