Tripoli

Tripoli – Historic Northern Port

Description
Tripoli is Lebanon’s second-largest city, rich in Islamic architecture.

Geography
Northern Lebanon on the Mediterranean
Coastal plain
Mediterranean climate

History
Phoenician origins
Mamluk architectural legacy
Ottoman trading center

Culture
Traditional souks
Craftsmanship
Conservative urban traditions

Economy
Port activities
Trade
Manufacturing

Tourism & Attractions
Tripoli Citadel
Old souks
Historic mosques