Architecture of Libya

The Architecture of Libya encompasses various architectural styles that exist in Libya.

Archaeological Site of Cyrene

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.
  2. "Archaeological Site of Sabratha". UNESCO.
  3. "Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna". UNESCO.
  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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