Libya architecture

Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for Libya architecture. Get inspired and try out new things.
257 people searched this
·
Last updated 5d
Castle Floor Plan, Tripoli Libya, Eric Lafforgue, Inner Courtyard, Places To Explore, Historic House, House Museum, World View, Ottoman Empire

Originally founded by the Phoenicians then known as Oea by the Romans, Tripoli was ruled by the Ottoman Empire from 1551 to 1911, and then expanded after the Italian invasion with the construction of its wider avenues, a cathedral and its typical Italian style buildings © Eric Lafforgue www.ericlafforgue.com

166
Ghamadis old mosque - Libya Old Mosque, Eric Lafforgue, Mosque Architecture, Vernacular Architecture, Beautiful Mosques, Amazing Buildings, Unique Architecture, Traditional Architecture, Place Of Worship

Ghadames has a harsh climate, but the architecture and settlement pattern of the old city are designed to handle summer's heat and winter's cold. The houses are built of local mud brick, limestone, palm wood and lime, with thick walls, which retain heat in the winter and keep the interiors cool in the summer. The roofs of the houses are interconnected, and many of the streets are covered, allowing for increased shade, privacy, and security. During the day, only men are allowed in the…

6k
Libya architecture and more

Explore related boards

Related interests