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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
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Hammams since the Ottoman Empire
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Old Souks
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While in the old souks you can pamper yourself with organic products and buy organic soap and masks from Khan Al Saboun
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Abandoned train station
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An old fortress, Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles or locally known as 2al3et Trablos
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You have three islands and the farthest is just 30 minutes off Tripoli’s coast
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And to get to those islands you get to hop on a cool boat
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You can even rent a private one or have lunch on one
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The FOOD
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Their ka3ek is better than yours
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And if you get thirsty on the road
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Tripoli comes equipped with mosques and churches
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They have the Rashid Karami International Fair/Exhibition Center
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It is home to music prodigies like Fayha Choir and Lynn Hayek
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Street art
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And you can walk through the entire city
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