Things to see and do Tripoli

This site gathers a lot of information about the city's main tourist attractions. He is full of information about the historic sites of Tripoli.

Today, the Badr Hassoun and Fils company has created more than 200 different types of soaps and sells 98% of its products abroad for a total of more than $ 50 000.

You can enter the Jewellers Souk in a long street. In the centre, merchants present items on their trucks from synthetic underwear to ball pens, while on each side stores are spreading their ready-to-wear collections. The The of Tripoli are the most important traditional The of Lebanon. A not miss! To discover them, the best way is to get lost in its streets…

By continuing the street towards the right, we reach the height of fruit and vegetable sellers, followed by butchers who hold the meat at the entrance to the store. It is difficult to resist the pleasure of stopping in front of the store of the spice dealer who is happy to explain the curative virtues of each plant. In the middle of the afternoon, when traders close their shops, the street becomes the kingdom of children.

Off El-Mina, several rocky islets are distinguished, including the Isle of Rabbits (or the island of palm trees) which became a natural reserve in 1992 to protect the fauna and flora. Ruins of a church dating from the mamelouke period would be on the island where the French introduced rabbits to satisfy their passion for hunting in the years 1930-1940.

Beware, the Isle of rabbits lies behind the first islets you see from shore. Some have no scruples about landing on the first pieces of pebbles in sight when you expressly asked to go to the island. Be vigilant. Once in approach to the island, the fishermen deposit you directly on the beach. We must agree with them for one hour's return. Many families and young people spend the day in the summer. While it is forbidden to eat, the premises come there picnic. For this reason, the cleanliness of the island is not impeccable. The guardian of the island will ask you for a small contribution (10 000 LL) to use a table, a wooden bench and a palm-leaf parasol.