Tripoli, Mediterranean port city in northern Lebanon
Tripoli stretches along the eastern Mediterranean coast at the mouth of Abu Ali River, 85 kilometers north of Beirut, featuring a medieval citadel and ancient port.
The city originated as three Phoenician settlements in 700 BCE, later becoming a federation capital during the Persian period and maintaining its maritime significance through multiple empires.
The streets of Tripoli contain the largest collection of Mamluk architecture outside Cairo, with traditional artisans continuing centuries-old soap making techniques in the old souk.
Visitors can access Tripoli by regular bus services from Beirut's Cola station, with the journey taking approximately ninety minutes through coastal highway connections.
The Palm Islands Nature Reserve near Tripoli's shore provides nesting grounds for endangered sea turtles and serves as a rest stop for migratory birds.
Location: North Governorate
Location: Tripoli District
Elevation above the sea: 222 m
Website: http://tripoli-lebanon.org
GPS coordinates: 34.43667,35.83444
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:32
Lebanon offers diverse photo opportunities, from natural limestone formations at Raouché to ancient Roman ruins in Baalbek. The country features underground caves at Jeita, medieval markets in Byblos, and historic cedar forests. Religious buildings, coastal fortresses, and traditional architecture in cities like Tripoli and Beirut present cultural heritage. Natural areas include the Qadisha Valley, Bekaa Valley vineyards, and Mediterranean beaches at Palm Islands Reserve.
Roman temple of Bziza
18.6 km
Citadel of Tripoli
992 m
Miniyeh-Danniyeh District
10 km
Palm Islands Nature Reserve
8.3 km
Qozhaya
20 km
Balamand Monastery
9.1 km
Mansouri Great Mosque
778 m
Taynal Mosque
704 m
Tripoli Municipal Stadium
933 m
International Olympic Stadium
2 km
Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab)
20 km
Al-Burtasi Mosque
1.1 km
Lion Tower
1.5 km
Mu'allaq Mosque
840 m
Abd al-Wahid Mosque
941 m
Khan al-Sabun
849 m
Al-Tawbat Mosque
1 km
Al-Hamidi Mosque
907 m
Al-Uwaysiyat
966 m
Lion's Tower Lighthouse
1.5 km
Tripoli Clock Tower
369 m
Rachid Karami International Fair
849 m
Institut français du Liban Tripoli
381 m
Khan al-Khayyatin
1 km
St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Tripoli, Lebanon
964 m
Hammam Izz al-Din Aybak
1 km
Hammam al-Jadid
825 m
Church of Saint Anthony
20 kmReviews
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