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Tripoli Collection (page 3)

Tripoli, a city steeped in history and culture, offers a captivating journey through time

Background imageTripoli Collection: In Memoriam of the Heroes who Perished in HMS Victoria, c. 1893 (colour litho)

In Memoriam of the Heroes who Perished in HMS Victoria, c. 1893 (colour litho)
3244702 In Memoriam of the Heroes who Perished in HMS Victoria, c.1893 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Background imageTripoli Collection: The Loss of HMS Victoria (engraving)

The Loss of HMS Victoria (engraving)
1627227 The Loss of HMS Victoria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Loss of HMS Victoria. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 July 1893)

Background imageTripoli Collection: The 'Victoria'Court-Martial, the Damaged 'Camperdown'in the Somerset Dock at Malta (b / w photo)

The "Victoria"Court-Martial, the Damaged "Camperdown"in the Somerset Dock at Malta (b / w photo)
1062766 The " Victoria" Court-Martial, the Damaged " Camperdown" in the Somerset Dock at Malta (b/w photo) by English photographer

Background imageTripoli Collection: Les monts Gharian, au sud de Tripoli (engraving)

Les monts Gharian, au sud de Tripoli (engraving)
3644945 Les monts Gharian, au sud de Tripoli (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les monts Gharian, au sud de Tripoli)

Background imageTripoli Collection: Gradual recall of troops from Libya, happy moving departure of soldiers from Tripoli after a year

Gradual recall of troops from Libya, happy moving departure of soldiers from Tripoli after a year of war (colour litho)
2815506 Gradual recall of troops from Libya, happy moving departure of soldiers from Tripoli after a year of war (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageTripoli Collection: Italo-Turkish War, Arabs from around Tripoli making an act of submission to Italy... (colour litho)

Italo-Turkish War, Arabs from around Tripoli making an act of submission to Italy... (colour litho)
2815483 Italo-Turkish War, Arabs from around Tripoli making an act of submission to Italy... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italo-Turkish War)

Background imageTripoli Collection: The conquest of Tripoli, sailors raising the first flag on the strong Turkish Sultanie already

The conquest of Tripoli, sailors raising the first flag on the strong Turkish Sultanie already... (colour litho)
2815482 The conquest of Tripoli, sailors raising the first flag on the strong Turkish Sultanie already... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageTripoli Collection: The war between Italy and Turkey, the escape by sea of the inhabitants of Tripoli at

The war between Italy and Turkey, the escape by sea of the inhabitants of Tripoli at the invitation of
2815480 The war between Italy and Turkey, the escape by sea of the inhabitants of Tripoli at the invitation of the... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageTripoli Collection: After the reconquest of Tarhuna (colour litho)

After the reconquest of Tarhuna (colour litho)
2809186 After the reconquest of Tarhuna (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the reconquest of Tarhuna)

Background imageTripoli Collection: Convent of the Mullawiyeh, or Dancing Dervishes, Tripoli (engraving)

Convent of the Mullawiyeh, or Dancing Dervishes, Tripoli (engraving)
2774987 Convent of the Mullawiyeh, or Dancing Dervishes, Tripoli (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Convent of the Mullawiyeh, or Dancing Dervishes)

Background imageTripoli Collection: Hunting lions in the Barbary States 10, camels and drivers sleeping in the desert 11

Hunting lions in the Barbary States 10, camels and drivers sleeping in the desert 11
6337724 Hunting lions in the Barbary States 10, camels and drivers sleeping in the desert 11, and Arabs inviting travellers to dine 12 by English School

Background imageTripoli Collection: Selection of maritime flags (coloured engraving)

Selection of maritime flags (coloured engraving)
HOP146672 Selection of maritime flags (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageTripoli Collection: Mussolini reviews the military troops during his triumphant visit to Tripoli. Libya. Ill

Mussolini reviews the military troops during his triumphant visit to Tripoli. Libya. Ill
GIA4751837 Mussolini reviews the military troops during his triumphant visit to Tripoli. Libya. Ill. of A. Beltrame. La Domenica del Corriere. 25/04/1926

Background imageTripoli Collection: Scenes of Tripoli (litho)

Scenes of Tripoli (litho)
1064172 Scenes of Tripoli (litho) by Johnston, Harry Hamilton (1858-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes of Tripoli)

Background imageTripoli Collection: The Royal Airforce bombing of Tripoli, Libya. Picture shows Axis (enemy

The Royal Airforce bombing of Tripoli, Libya. Picture shows Axis (enemy) troops clearing up the debit on Spanish Mole, Tripoli, Libya, after an RAF raid. Picture taken circa 16th January 1942

Background imageTripoli Collection: End of Italian seaplane. As the result of an encounter with an R. A

End of Italian seaplane. As the result of an encounter with an R. A
End of Italian seaplane. As the result of an encounter with an R.A.F fighter patrol off Tripoli cost the Italian reconnaissance plane - a Cant. Z. 506 was shot down into the sea in flames

Background imageTripoli Collection: Tripoli, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen &

Tripoli, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen &
Tripoli, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1890

Background imageTripoli Collection: BARTH / AFRICA / LAKE CHAD

BARTH / AFRICA / LAKE CHAD
Herd of elephants, Lake Chad: Dr Heinrich Barth crossed the Sahara from Tripoli, through the Chad basin to Timbuktu, where he did work on the languages and ethnography. Date: September 1851

Background imageTripoli Collection: Portrait Thomas Hees b 1634 35 resident commissioner

Portrait Thomas Hees b 1634 35 resident commissioner
Portrait of Thomas Hees (b. 1634/35), resident and commissioner of the states general to the governments of Algiers, Tunis and Tripoli, with his nephews Jan (b. 1670/71) and Andries (b)

Background imageTripoli Collection: Tripoli Castle, Libya

Tripoli Castle, Libya. The castle is mainly Ottoman but features a number of architectural styles from different historical periods, and houses a museum

Background imageTripoli Collection: Great Man-Made River monument, Tripoli, Libya, late 20th century

Great Man-Made River monument, Tripoli, Libya, late 20th century. Started in 1980, the Great Man-Made River project is one of the largest engineering schemes in the world

Background imageTripoli Collection: Arch of Marcus Aurelius, Tripoli, Libya, 163 AD

Arch of Marcus Aurelius, Tripoli, Libya, 163 AD. Remains of the arch of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD)

Background imageTripoli Collection: Tripoli, 1838

Tripoli, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Background imageTripoli Collection: A castle near Tripoli, on the river Kadesha, Libya, 1841. Artist: WF Starling

A castle near Tripoli, on the river Kadesha, Libya, 1841. Artist: WF Starling
A castle near Tripoli, on the river Kadesha, Libya, 1841. From Syria, the Holy land and Asia Minor, volume II, by John Carne, published by Fisher, Son & Co. (London, 1841)

Background imageTripoli Collection: Tripoli from the Roadstead, c1890. Artist: Barbant

Tripoli from the Roadstead, c1890. Artist: Barbant
Tripoli from the Roadstead, c1890. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XXI, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

Background imageTripoli Collection: Tripoli, Lebanon, 1836. Artist: JC Varrall

Tripoli, Lebanon, 1836. Artist: JC Varrall
Tripoli, Lebanon, 1836

Background imageTripoli Collection: Tripoli, Libya; Libyan flags prominently displayed on Green Square in front of the entrance to

Tripoli, Libya; Libyan flags prominently displayed on Green Square in front of the entrance to the old Medina of Tripoli

Background imageTripoli Collection: Libya / Italy: Advertising poster for the Fiera de Tripoli (Tripoli Fair), 1930

Libya / Italy: Advertising poster for the Fiera de Tripoli (Tripoli Fair), 1930
From 1912 to 1927, the territory of Libya was known as Italian North Africa. From 1927 to 1934, the territory was split into two colonies, Italian Cyrenaica and Italian Tripolitania

Background imageTripoli Collection: The Italo-Turkish War - Tripoli occupied by Italy

The Italo-Turkish War - Tripoli occupied by Italy
The Italo-Turkish War - A postcard celebrating Tripoli being captured by Italy in 1911. Date: circa 1912

Background imageTripoli Collection: Turco-Italian War - on the way to Tripoli by Matania

Turco-Italian War - on the way to Tripoli by Matania
The Turco-Italian War - on the way to Tripoli: the manner in which the Italian soldier amuses himself en route. Date: 1911

Background imageTripoli Collection: Street scene in Ain Zara, Tripoli, Libya

Street scene in Ain Zara, Tripoli, Libya, with people and camels. Date: circa 1920

Background imageTripoli Collection: LIBYA. Leptis Magna. Forum of Septimius Severus

LIBYA. Leptis Magna. Forum of Septimius Severus. Forum built after the rise to the empire of Lucius Septimius Severus in 193. Sculptural detail with Gorgons head. Roman art. Early Empire. Architecture

Background imageTripoli Collection: Libya. Leptis Magna. Archaeology

Libya. Leptis Magna. Archaeology
LIBYA. TRIPOLI. Leptis Magna. Roman theatre, built in 1 AD. Roman art. Early Empire

Background imageTripoli Collection: MIDDLE EASTERN DRESS, c1873. Models wearing traditional clothing from the Middle East

MIDDLE EASTERN DRESS, c1873. Models wearing traditional clothing from the Middle East. Left: A married Muslim woman from Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Center: A merchant from Mocha, Yemen

Background imageTripoli Collection: Tripoli, Libya; Building from the Italian settlement in the centre of Tripoli

Tripoli, Libya; Building from the Italian settlement in the centre of Tripoli, holding residences, shops and cafes

Background imageTripoli Collection: Italo-Turkish War (1911-12) - Fighting at Tripoli

Italo-Turkish War (1911-12) - Fighting at Tripoli
Fighting before the walls of Tripoli. The Italo Turkish War was launched by Italy against Turkey, with the aim of gaining Libya, in order to counterbalance French conquests in North Africa

Background imageTripoli Collection: View Tripoli Tripolis Libyan coast Four Dutch warships

View Tripoli Tripolis Libyan coast Four Dutch warships
View of Tripoli, View of Tripolis or Tripoli on the Libyan coast. Four Dutch warships are lying off the coast, the ships on the right are firing their cannons

Background imageTripoli Collection: Sunset Mina Tripoli Lebanon 1946

Sunset Mina Tripoli Lebanon 1946
Sunset from the Mina, Tripoli, Lebanon. 1946, Lebanon, Tripoli

Background imageTripoli Collection: Tripoli Family films Dechards 1946 Lebanon

Tripoli Family films Dechards 1946 Lebanon
Tripoli, Family films, the Dechards. 1946, Lebanon

Background imageTripoli Collection: Children feeding fish sacred fish shrine el-Bedoui-Nerili

Children feeding fish sacred fish shrine el-Bedoui-Nerili
Children feeding fish at sacred fish shrine of el-Bedoui-Nerili of Tripoli. 1925, Lebanon, Tripoli

Background imageTripoli Collection: coast Tripoli El-Bedoui Muslim monastery dancing dervishes

coast Tripoli El-Bedoui Muslim monastery dancing dervishes
Along the coast to Tripoli. El-Bedoui. Muslim monastery of dancing dervishes. 1920, Lebanon

Background imageTripoli Collection: Tripoli American Mission Girls School kindergarten

Tripoli American Mission Girls School kindergarten
Tripoli, American Mission Girls School, the kindergarten in class. 1946, Lebanon

Background imageTripoli Collection: Tripoli American Mission Boys School east side

Tripoli American Mission Boys School east side
Tripoli, American Mission Boys School, east side (recess). 1946, Lebanon

Background imageTripoli Collection: Tripoli roof Decherds house 1946 Lebanon

Tripoli roof Decherds house 1946 Lebanon
Tripoli from roof of Decherds house. 1946, Lebanon, Tripoli

Background imageTripoli Collection: Tripoli American Mission Girls School main entrance

Tripoli American Mission Girls School main entrance
Tripoli, American Mission Girls School, main entrance, closer. 1946, Lebanon

Background imageTripoli Collection: Tripoli American Mission Girls School Dining hall

Tripoli American Mission Girls School Dining hall
Tripoli, American Mission Girls School. Dining hall (int. towards windows). 1946, Lebanon

Background imageTripoli Collection: Tripoli American Mission Girls School chapel interior

Tripoli American Mission Girls School chapel interior
Tripoli, American Mission Girls School, the chapel interior. 1946, Lebanon



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Tripoli, a city steeped in history and culture, offers a captivating journey through time. From the Roman mosaic dating back to the 2nd century AD to the majestic Forum of Septimius in Leptis Magna, this Libyan gem is an archaeological treasure trove. As you stroll through Tripoli's streets, your eyes will be drawn to The Castle, which now houses the Museum of the Jamahariya. Its grandeur is accentuated by its reflection on a serene small lake nearby. A sight that truly takes your breath away. Lebanon's it also has its own charm with glimpses into its past captured in vintage photographs from the 1890s. The cedar groves of Arz Tripoli stand tall as a testament to Lebanon's natural beauty and rich heritage. Islamic tilework adorns many buildings throughout Tripoli, showcasing intricate designs and vibrant colors that are sure to mesmerize any visitor. These masterpieces reflect centuries-old craftsmanship and artistic excellence. The adrenaline rush of motorsport comes alive at the iconic Tripoli Grand Prix where racing legends like Nuvolari once roared through its streets in bimotore Alfa-Romeo cars, leaving spectators awe-inspired. A panoramic view from above reveals rooftops stretching across Tripoli, Lebanon - a bustling cityscape blending modernity with traditional architecture. Meanwhile, historical maps depict North Africa's evolution during the 19th century when Tripoli played a significant role in shaping regional dynamics. Edward Preble's legacy looms large over this coastal city as he commanded American naval forces during their conflict with Barbary pirates off Libya's shores – reminding us of Tripoli's strategic importance throughout history. Immerse yourself further into local life by exploring Old Town souq (market) where fragrant spices mingle with lively chatter creating an atmosphere unique to this ancient trading hub. Finally, no visit would be complete without taking in the panoramic view of Tripoli, Libya.