Things to do in Libya

Wander the remarkably preserved streets, forums, and amphitheatre of Emperor Septimius Severus' birthplace on the Mediterranean shore.

Stand before the majestic three-storey Roman theatre, still used for performances, with the turquoise sea just beyond the stage.

Stroll among the Temple of Zeus, Apollo Sanctuary, and the necropolis, all overlooking the fertile Green Mountain slopes.

Discover the mudbrick desert oasis with its distinctive rooftop passages and intricate Berber architecture, a UNESCO wonder.

See thousands of cave paintings and carvings of giraffes, elephants, and chariots spread across wind-carved sandstones.

Walk inside the vast fortress complex on Tripoli's waterfront, housing mosaics, traditional crafts, and Libya's historical narrative.

Lose yourself in the narrow souks, past carved doorways, minarets, and the Arch of Marcus Aurelius, the old city's heart.

Step inside this elegant 19th-century Ottoman mosque known for its colourful ceramic tiles and calm courtyard.

Stroll the breezy Mediterranean promenade, watch fishermen, and sample fresh juice at a waterfront café in Libya's second city.

Explore the ancient port city of Cyrene with its Byzantine churches, theatre, and bathhouses right beside the glittering sea.

Examine fifty exquisite mosaic panels in situ at this small museum, depicting animals, mythological scenes, and geometric designs.

Ride a camel across golden ergs to reach the hidden lakes among the dunes, a true Sahara desert adventure.

Climb inside this perfectly preserved fortified storehouse, once used by local tribes to safeguard grain, oil, and vegetables.

Explore the lesser-visited Hellenistic city with its standing columns, cisterns, and remains of a once-grand gymnasium near the coast.

Reflect among the immaculate graves of Commonwealth soldiers who fell in the North African desert campaigns of WWII.

Float effortlessly in this beautiful, turquoise oasis lake surrounded by tall sand dunes, a surreal Libyan natural wonder.

Trek through a moonscape of ochre rock arches, narrow canyons, and wind-sculpted boulders deep in the Sahara.

Watch the sun sink behind endless waves of golden sand, painting them in deep red and purple hues.

Visit the 12th-century Fatimid mosque and palm-fringed houses of a desert crossroads steeped in Saharan caravan history.

Climb to the raised rooftop world of the old town and enjoy a glass of sweet tea as the call to prayer echoes over the oasis.

Descend into the clear Mediterranean to explore sunken British merchant ships and war relics now encrusted with corals.

Hike the lush Green Mountain slopes, past ancient Greek monasteries and dramatic coastal viewpoints high above the sea.

Search for carvings of extinct wildlife and mysterious figures on smooth sandstone slabs in this remote plateau.

Step into an opulent 18th-century residence in Tripoli's medina, filled with period furniture, clothes, and Andalusian-style tiles.

Pull apart a hot, chewy doughnut drizzled with date syrup or honey from your favourite street vendor.