Tripoli is the second largest city in Lebanon, yet it’s often overlooked. Maybe not enough light is shed upon the amazing characteristics of this cozy little city. Not only is it rich in history, but it has a soul that just keeps on living. It’s the perfect destination for tourists who are after that essence of pure and traditional Lebanese style of life and don’t to get down and dirty with the locals.
Tripoli doesn’t have fancy shmancy hotels like the ones in Beirut, but the people will go to extreme lengths to make your stay comfortable. The hospitality alone is one of many things that make Tripoli a perfect spot for curious and adventurous tourists. Others include (but are not limited to):
The architecture of old homes
Hammams since the Ottoman Empire
Old Souks
While in the old souks you can pamper yourself with organic products and buy organic soap and masks from Khan Al Saboun
Abandoned train station
An old fortress, Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles or locally known as 2al3et Trablos
You have three islands and the farthest is just 30 minutes off Tripoli’s coast
And to get to those islands you get to hop on a cool boat
You can even rent a private one or have lunch on one
The FOOD
Their ka3ek is better than yours
And if you get thirsty on the road
Tripoli comes equipped with mosques and churches
They have the Rashid Karami International Fair/Exhibition Center
It is home to music prodigies like Fayha Choir and Lynn Hayek
Street art
And you can walk through the entire city
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