Architecture of Libya
The Architecture of Libya encompasses various architectural styles that exist in Libya.
Roman[]
The archaeological sites of Cyrene, Leptis Magna, and Sabratha are UNESCO World Heritage sites.[1][2][3]
Islamic[]
The Sidi Darghut Mosque and Gurgi Mosque are examples of Ottoman architecture in Libya.
Italian period[]
During the Italian Libya period, several buildings were constructed including the Tripoli Cathedral, Benghazi Cathedral, and Governor's Palace, Asmara.[4]
Modern[]
Skyscrapers such as Tripoli Tower, Corinthia Hotel Tripoli, and JW Marriott Tripoli were built in the 21st century.
References[]
- ^ "Archaeological Site of Cyrene". UNESCO.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna". UNESCO.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ McLaren, Brian (2006). Architecture and Tourism in Italian Colonial Libya: An Ambivalent Modernism. University of Washington Press. ISBN 978-0-295-98542-8.
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