Tripoli Collection (#2)

Bullet-ridden Italian fighter planes and wrecked hangars at Castel Benito, December 1942. From The War in Pictures, Fourth Year.

18th century map by Herman Moll showing, The West Part of Barbary Containing Fez, Marocco Algiers and Tunis - The East Part of Barbary containing Tripoli, Barca and the North Part of Egypt.

The conqueror of Palestine at Beyrout(Beirut), 1919
British army officers in front of the tablet that was erected to commemorate the occupation of Beyrout(Beirut) and Tripoli by the 21st Army Corps

Lebanon, Tripoli, Old Town, El Jadid Hamam (Bath)

Lebanon, Tripoli, Old Town, Al Tall Clocktower square

Lebanon, Tripoli, Old Town

Bombardment of Tripoli 1805. Lithograph by Currier & Ives. 18460101. Tripolitan War, 1801-1805
2599448 Bombardment of Tripoli 1805. Lithograph by Currier & Ives. 18460101. Tripolitan War, 1801-1805 by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); (add.info.: Bombardment of Tripoli 1805)

A surprise for the Arabs in Tripolitania (colour litho)
2808772 A surprise for the Arabs in Tripolitania (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A surprise for the Arabs in Tripolitania)

Anti-Italian violence in Benghazi, officers of an Italian steamer attacked in Tripolitania... (colour litho)
2815218 Anti-Italian violence in Benghazi, officers of an Italian steamer attacked in Tripolitania... (colour litho) by Beltrame

New offensive means of war, effects of bombs dropped by an Italian military aviator on the... (colour litho)
2815491 New offensive means of war, effects of bombs dropped by an Italian military aviator on the... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Capture of the Tripoli by the Enterprise, 1806-12 (oil on canvas)
5861613 Capture of the Tripoli by the Enterprise, 1806-12 (oil on canvas) by Birch, Thomas (1779-1851); 45.1--65.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Thomas Birch (1779-1851))

The Forbidden Hinterland of Tripoli, Discoveries in the Unknown Sahara (b / w photo)
1629216 The Forbidden Hinterland of Tripoli, Discoveries in the Unknown Sahara (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tomb of St George, Bay of Kesrouan, Syria, on the Route from Beriout to Tripoli (engraving)
978208 Tomb of St George, Bay of Kesrouan, Syria, on the Route from Beriout to Tripoli (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb of St George)

The inauguration of the Tripoli-Zuara railway line, with the characteristic Muslim ceremony... (colour litho)
2808883 The inauguration of the Tripoli-Zuara railway line, with the characteristic Muslim ceremony... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The eviction of the Tripoli oasis, the flight of more than sixty thousand inhabitants in front of the advance of our
2815503 The eviction of the Tripoli oasis, the flight of more than sixty thousand inhabitants in front of the advance of our soldiers (colour litho) by Beltrame

An uprising in Tripoli, Turkish soldiers who throw their weapons and refuse to serve for not being paid (colour litho)
2814773 An uprising in Tripoli, Turkish soldiers who throw their weapons and refuse to serve for not being paid (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Prime Ministers Triumphal Visit to Tripolitania (Colour Litho)
2777705 The Prime Ministers Triumphal Visit to Tripolitania (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prime Ministers triumphant visit to Tripolitania)

Man and woman of Tunis, Algiers or Tripoli, 1818. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World, Darton

Title page with vignette of enslaved man with chain around his neck under a palm tree. Copperplate engraving from Rev. Isaac Taylors Scenes in Africa for the Amusement

Roman Arch at Tripoli (engraving)
6010796 Roman Arch at Tripoli (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Arch at Tripoli. Illustration for The Leisure Hour (1892).); © Look and Learn

Saving the life of Commodore Decatur
LLM454852 Saving the life of Commodore Decatur by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving the life of Commodore Decatur)

In Tripoli, the solemn presentation of the gold medal to the glorious 84th infantry
2815500 In Tripoli, the solemn presentation of the gold medal to the glorious 84th infantry, the kiss of the award-winning flag (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Italian Tripolitania, the first flights of military airplanes to Tripoli between the deep... (colour litho)
2815487 The Italian Tripolitania, the first flights of military airplanes to Tripoli between the deep... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The new uses of the airplane (colour litho)
2809160 The new uses of the airplane (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new uses of the airplane)

Sphere cover - The Italians in Tripoli
Front cover of The Sphere featuring a symbolic illustration by the Italian artist, Eduardo Matania, to reflect the involvement of young Italy in the Tripoli campaign

Even in Tripoli you can now have fresh spring water, for everyone (colour litho)
2783540 Even in Tripoli you can now have fresh spring water, for everyone (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rudolf Caracciola on Mellaha circuit, Tripoli Grand Prix
Rudolf Caracciola on the Mellaha circuit during the Tripoli Grand Prix, driving a Mercedes, with a winning speed of 123 mph. 1935

Motor racing track course for Tripoli Grand Prix
Motor racing track course for the Tripoli Grand Prix. 1930s

Mellaha racing circuit used in Tripoli Grand Prix
The Mellaha circuit used in the Tripoli Grand Prix. 20th century

Achille Varzi, Italian motor racing driver, after winning the Tripoli Grand Prix in 1934 for the second successive year in an Alfa-Romeo. 1934

Bey of Tripoli and a Moor
Bey of Tripoli (now Libya) and a Moor (Moorish man). 1839

The new important archaeological discoveries in Tripolitania (colour litho)
2777621 The new important archaeological discoveries in Tripolitania (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flags of All Nations and the United States of America - Pages 23 & 24
1272289 Flags of All Nations and the United States of America - Pages 23 & 24, 1887 (colour litho) by Harris, George S. & Sons (1823-91)

Azizias re-occupation in Tripolitania (colour litho)
2808805 Azizias re-occupation in Tripolitania (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The re-occupation of Azizia in Tripolitania)

The Eritrean Ascars make a fantasy in front of the glorious flag of the 84th Infantry on their trip... (colour litho)
2808455 The Eritrean Ascars make a fantasy in front of the glorious flag of the 84th Infantry on their trip... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Mirage on the Sea (Colour Litho)
2778482 The Mirage on the Sea (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mirage on the sea. A singular scene took place on the beach of Tripoli)

The draw operations for the winning tickets of the Tripoli Lottery were preceded... (colour litho)
2778152 The draw operations for the winning tickets of the Tripoli Lottery were preceded... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tripoli, Le Chateau (colour photo)
2817306 Tripoli, Le Chateau (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tripoli, Le Chateau)

The ardor for the war, the departure of the 50th regiment from Turin to Tripoli raises enthusiasm... (colour litho)
2815494 The ardor for the war, the departure of the 50th regiment from Turin to Tripoli raises enthusiasm... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A sports novelty in Libya (colour litho)
2809345 A sports novelty in Libya (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A sports novelty in Libya. A camel race at the Bu-Setta racecourse in Tripoli)

Very modern war, our air ships on the journey from Tripoli to Zuara anchor for the first... (colour litho)
2808474 Very modern war, our air ships on the journey from Tripoli to Zuara anchor for the first... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Very modern war)

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

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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

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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.