Thursday, May 28, 2009

Architecture in Libya

AL-Saraya Al-Hamra is a museum that is know to be the symbol of the city of Tripoli. Its meaning is "red castle". (tourlibya)


This mosque was an Italian built cathedral that has now become a mosque.  The green flags represent the Libyan flag. The mosque lies in Algeria Square(typepad). 

This photo is the Gurgi Mosque.  It is in the city of Tripoli and named after Youssef Gurgi a Georgian captive.  It was built in 1833 and it is said to be the cities most attractive mosques. (typepad)

Works Cited

"Girlsoloinarabia". typepad. http://girlsoloinarabia.typepad.com/photos/libya/index.html (accessed May 28, 2009).

"Tourlibya". http://tourlibya.orgfree.com/. (accessed May 28, 2009).

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