Benghazi
Libya · Cyrenaica · 25 m
Description
Benghazi (بنغازي) is Libya's second city and the capital of Cyrenaica, built around a salt lagoon on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Sidra. Founded as the Greek colony of Euesperides and later Berenice, it grew under Ottoman and Italian rule into the country's eastern commercial centre. Italian era arcades, the cathedral domes on the waterfront and the covered souks of the old quarter mark the centre, and a long corniche follows the water. Benghazi is also the gateway to the Jebel Akhdar and the Greek cities of the coast further east.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: March – May or October – November
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- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Benghazi corniche & lagoon
- Benghazi Cathedral domes
- Benghazi old souks
- Italian colonial arcades
- Jebel Akhdar green mountains(Day trip)
- Atiq Mosque
- Berenice & Euesperides archaeological remains
- Benghazi seafood restaurants
- Ptolemais ruins(Day trip)
- Benghazi beaches
- Benghazi war cemeteries
- Tocra Greek fortress & ruins(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- BEN