Tripoli

Castles & palaces

Citadel of Tripoli

A 12th-century fortress perched on a hill overlooking downtown Tripoli. Built during the Crusader era, it has passed through the hands of various powers while standing guard over the city.

Nature

Palm Islands Nature Reserve

A nature reserve made up of three limestone islands off the coast of El Mina, west of Tripoli. Eroded rock formations blend with the surrounding sea to create a distinctive landscape.

Heritage & monuments

Rachid Karami International Fair

An unfinished fairground in Tripoli, recognized as a landmark of 20th-century Arab modern architecture and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023. Visitors can wander among its striking concrete structures and take in this experimental modernist design.

Temples & religious sites

Mansouri Great Mosque

The first building erected in Tripoli during the Mamluk era, constructed in the late 13th century on the site of a former Crusader church. Traces of the old church remain in its minaret, revealing layers of architecture from different periods.

Temples & religious sites

Taynal Mosque

Standing on the banks of the Qadisha River in Tripoli, Lebanon, this mosque ranks as one of the city's most significant historic religious buildings after the Great Mansouri Mosque. It's a great place to take in traditional Islamic architecture amid the atmosphere of the old town.

Castles & palaces

Lion Tower

A small Mamluk-era military fort at the eastern end of Tripoli's port in Lebanon. Built to defend the coastal city amid conflict with the Crusaders, it showcases the features of Mamluk military architecture.

Temples & religious sites

Mu'allaq Mosque

This mosque is located in Tripoli, Lebanon. It's a convenient stop to explore while walking through the city center.

Temples & religious sites

Al-Uwaysiyat

A mosque in Tripoli built in 1461 during the Mamluk era. It offers a chance to explore an Islamic building steeped in history.