Where is Leptis Magna?

Leptis Magna

Situated on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and 130km east of the capital Tripoli, lies the ancient Roman ruins of this once beautiful city of the Roman Empire.

Leptis Magna was enlarged by Septimius Severus who later became emperor. There is evidence of public monuments, a busy harbour, market place, storehouses, shops and residential regions. Some of the buildings are beautifully preserved all these years on. Leptis Magna gained UNESCO inscription during 1982.

Unfortunately, when I travelled throughout North Africa during the late 1980’s, the borders to Libya were closed to foreigners and I was unable to visit Leptis Magna. This travel destination remains on my Bucket List to this day!

Libya – Lonely Planet’s Country Guide

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One Great Reason to Visit Leptis Magna

One great reason to visit this travel destination is to enjoy the splendour of a once grand Roman city that is not that well known.

Michael Palin at Leptis Magna

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