Tripoli’s Art Pioneers: Al-Aref Al-Gamel
Tripoli, as called by locals, is the Mediterranean Bride. It is the destination of diversity with authenticity and traditional practices accompanied by art pioneers who
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Partnership Announcement: with Al Fusaic
The Libyan Wanderer platform is happy to announce its new partnership with Al Fusaic, a multimedia platform for resources of Arabic and MENA (the Middle East/North
My 5 Years Blogging Anniversary – It’s Here!
The fifth anniversary is finally here. Who imagined that I would get to reach five years into blogging. I am still blown away by this
Bir Hakeim Station: A Historical Connection with Libya
Bir Hakeim is one of the most emblematic stations in Paris. It is synonymous with the Eiffel Tower, and the aerial metro has a great
A Maltese Family Once in Tripoli’s Old City
Many communities have lived in Libya throughout history. Among these communities is the Maltese community. They were established in Tripoli in the early 1800s, having
The Grand Hotel of Tripoli, Another Lost Architectural Beauty
Libya went through a series of periods that influenced the cultures. The difference in location, environment, and customs. As a result, the architecture changes as
Translated: First Libyan Women in Radio
Despite the expansion of social media among individuals after the spread of smartphones in most parts of the world, radio remains the most accessible media
The Pietro Verri School in Tripoli, Libya (1876)
Schools in Libya became very clear during the colonial period. The Italian government ran many schools where many Libyan Jews attended. According to information shared
Dar Bishi Synagogue in Tripoli (1923)
Over centuries, many succession of foreign rulers conquered Libya. These recurring changes in regime meant varying periods of growth for the Jewish communities living in
The Abandoned Ottoman Military College in Tripoli
Tripoli has faced many transformative events through history. From the Ottoman Empire to the Italian colonization. Both have made many changes within the community in