AL MANSOURI GREAT MOSQUE
The Grand Mosque of Mansuri is considered to be the most important aspect of the Mamluk city. It is the oldest in Tripoli and the first in the Mamluk period. It was built by Sultan Khalil Qalawun, known as Al-Ashraf in 1294 AD, five years after defeating the Crusaders and
St. Georgios Orthodox CHURCH
St. George's Church is about 300 years old. It was built in 1732 under the reign of Archbishop Makarios and the governor of Tripoli, Suleiman Pasha, above St. Gerges cavern, a rocky cavity under St. Georjios altar that was a worship site before the church was built.
Taynal Mosque
It is the most beautiful and luxurious mosque of all in Tripoli. It is the second mosque in importance next to the great Mansouri Mosque, located south of Old Tripoli in Bab al-Ramel district. This mosque has a special status among the people of Tripoli for it is distinguished with
Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles
The castle of Tripoli is known as the castle of Saint-Gilles as per the crusader’s count of Raymond Saint-Gilles who built it on a high hill for its strategic position that overlooks the river of Abu Ali (Qadisha) and the old city of the port at the sea. Based on
Khan Al ASKAR
It is the largest khan in Tripoli, Lebanon. Also known for prisoners’ khan ad silk khan. It was built in the Mamluk era at the beginning of the 14th century as Mamluk art and architectural details are evident. Ottoman influences from their period are also noticeable in addition to a
Tripoli in 4 minutes
One of the most beautiful and ancient cities on the Mediterranean, Tripoli is a hidden treasure with cultural and touristic riches still waiting to be discovered and to be put on the map. This is a first attempt, with an edited representation and information to portray this charming city as