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Tripoli, Lebanon

Tripoli is the largest city in northern Lebanon and the second-largest city in the country. Situated 81 km (50 mi) north of the capital Beirut, it is the capital of the North Governorate and the Tripoli District.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Lebanon.
  • Known for Phoenicians named it Oea in 700 BCE. Tripoli Citadel, Barsbay Tower, Rachid Karami International Fair.
  • Served by Wujah Al Hajar Air Base.

History

Tripoli is the largest city in northern Lebanon and the second-largest city in the country. Situated 81 km (50 mi) north of the capital Beirut, it is the capital of the North Governorate and the Tripoli District. Tripoli overlooks the eastern Mediterranean Sea, and it is the northernmost seaport in Lebanon. The city is predominantly inhabited by Sunni Muslims, with smaller populations of Alawites and Christians, including Maronites and Armenians among others.

Where to stay

labban, Al Mina, Tripoli, Lebanon · soledelmina.com
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Anfeh, Lebanon · beitlaure.com
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Midan Ehden lebanon, Ehden, Lebanon · provencalehden.com
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Ehden - Bkoufa, Ehden, Lebanon · twinzhotel.com
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Farah Antoun, Al Mina, Tripoli, Lebanon · viamina.com
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7XR3+R8F، Al Moughtariben street, Ehden, Lebanon · facebook.com
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9QWW+7P4, Qalamoun, Lebanon · miramar-lb.com
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Qalamoun, Lebanon · lamuniahotel.com
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طريق البحري Street 11, building 186 Batroun, Lebanon · bluemarlinbatroun.com
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CR23+CG8, Qalamoun, Lebanon
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above Al Mahaba Pharmacy, Baladieh, Mina, Lebanon
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CR5M+Q3Q Near Albert Haykal Hospital, Haykalieh, Tripoli, Lebanon
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Tripoli - Al Behsas, El Bahsass, 1300, Lebanon
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7XR5+M2W, Main Street Facing "Saraya, Ehden, Lebanon
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7XQF+GC4, Ehden, Lebanon
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9QWX+8JF, Qalamoun, Lebanon
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Restaurants & places to go

International, Steak House, Burger, Bistro, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:30 Features: air conditioning · Ras Masqa · instagram.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · 1300 شارع رياض الصلح, Tripoli, 1300 · newtown.wheeeze.site
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-01:00; Su 12:00-24:00 Features: takeaway
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:30-23:30 Features: delivery · 000 La Campanella, Tripoli
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Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · Tripoli · hallab.com.lb
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Korean, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-00:00 Features: halal · شارع أمين المقدم, طرابلس
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Lebanese, Ice Cream, Fast Food · Lebanese/Ice Cream fast food · شارع رشيد كرامة
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Juice, Cocktail, Fast Food · Juice/Cocktail fast food
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Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
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فول, حمص, فتة, صفائح, Restaurant · فول/حمص restaurant
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Sweets, Restaurant · Sweets restaurant
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant
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فول و حمص, Restaurant · فول و حمص restaurant
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
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Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe
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Fajita, Fast Food · Fajita fast food
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-00:00
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
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Fast Food · fast food · malakaltawouk.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 Features: takeaway
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Italian, Pizza, Pasta, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · Tripoli
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Regional, Cafe · Regional cafe
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Lebanese, Fast Food · Lebanese fast food
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Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
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Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su off
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Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7
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Fast Food · fast food
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Burger, Sandwich, Breakfast, Cake, Tea, Coffee Shop, American, Chicken, Diner, Cafe · Burger/Sandwich cafe · شارع عشير الدايه
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Juice, Ice Cream Cake Castard Jello, Crepe, Fast Food · Juice/Ice Cream Cake Castard Jello fast food
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-01:00
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Fast Food · fast food
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-00:00
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00
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Fast Food · fast food
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-02:00
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Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
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Fast Food · fast food
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Restaurant · restaurant · الميناء, 1301
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Airports

Wujah Al Hajar Air Base
Hamat, AS, LB
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Wujah Al Hajar Air Base. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tripoli, Lebanon. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.