Trips Experiences Courses Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Trips Experiences Courses Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join
All Libya

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Libya

9 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Libya

Updated December 26, 2019

Email
Attractions
Food & Drink
Map
Leaderboards
Stories

Unusual Attractions in Libya

Ghat, Libya

Acacus Mountains

Landscape of bizarrely shaped desert mountains and innumerable rock carvings.

Gadamis, Libya

Ghadames

A beautiful oasis town dating back to the Roman period still serves as reprieve from the brutal summer sun in Libya.

Qasr al Hajj, Libya

Qasr al-Haj

Fortress-like granary, continually in use for more than nine centuries.

Libya

Waw an Namus

Surrounded by a smudge of dark earth, this isolated volcano sits in stark contrast to the surrounding Sahara.

Libya

Gaberoun Oasis

A deserted Bedouin village lines the shores of this stunning desert oasis.

Al-Khums, Libya

Leptis Magna

Magnificent Roman ruins lie vulnerable to destruction on the edge of the Mediterranean.

Tarabulus, Libya

Arch of Marcus Aurelius

This triumphal arch is the only fully standing structure that remains from Roman-era Oea.

Ajdabiya, Libya

Atiq Mosque

Early Islamic mosque with several strange conical domes.
See All 9 Things To Do in Libya

Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Libya

Qasr al Hajj, Libya

Qasr al-Haj

Fortress-like granary, continually in use for more than nine centuries.
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Explore Libya

Architectural Oddities 3
Ruins 3
Lakes 2
Geological Oddities 2
Deserts 2
Geology 2
Water 2
Roman 2
Arches 1
Volcanoes 1
Intriguing Environs 1
Archaeology 1

Libya Leaderboard

Places Added

  1. T
    Tawsam
    3
  2. Avatar image for Tony Dunnell
    Tony Dunnell
    2
  3. Avatar image for atimian
    atimian
    1
  4. Avatar image for serflac
    serflac
    1
  5. Avatar image for Rachel
    Rachel
    1
Join the Ranks!
Add an unusual place to Libya.

Places Edited

  1. Avatar image for atimian
    atimian
    4
  2. T
    Tawsam
    3
  3. Avatar image for Tony Dunnell
    Tony Dunnell
    2
  4. Avatar image for Rachel
    Rachel
    2
  5. Avatar image for Mark Casey
    Mark Casey
    1

Places Visited

  1. S
    Steve 55
    5
  2. Avatar image for frankclarkx
    frankclarkx
    5
  3. E
    erov
    5
  4. I
    ianthe
    5
  5. H
    HannahT
    4
Join the Ranks!
Visit a place in Libya.

Recent Libya Activity

  • N

    natassjiareid

    wants to go to Acacus Mountains

  • S

    specklewrite

    wants to go to Arch of Marcus Aurelius

  • S

    specklewrite

    wants to go to Acacus Mountains

  • B

    battenbergcreativest

    wants to go to Gaberoun Oasis

  • B

    biancac

    wants to go to Atiq Mosque

Stories About Libya

How a Meteor Crash Formed Stunning Desert Glass

It was precious enough for King Tut’s tomb.
by Evan Nicole Brown
April 23, 2019

See Fewer Ads

Become an Atlas Obscura member and experience far fewer ads and no pop-ups.

Learn More

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Puzzles
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Trips Blog
  • Art & Culture Trips
  • Food Trips
  • Hidden City Trips
  • History Trips
  • Photography Trips
  • Wildlife & Nature Trips
  • FAQ
  • Experiences
  • Online Courses
  • Online Experience FAQ
  • Online Course FAQ
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Press
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2023 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.