Architecture of Libya

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Archaeological Site of Cyrene

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[]

Tripoli Cathedral

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[]

  1. ^ "Archaeological Site of Cyrene". UNESCO.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Archaeological Site of Sabratha". UNESCO.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna". UNESCO.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ 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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