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Aside from the wonderful hospitality you will experience, we are
happy to assist you in finding a tour guide to take you through the
maze of the old Souq Al-Massriyyin dating from the 15th century, and
now occupied by modern shops. We can guide you to the many other
wonderful attractions Tripoli has to offer as well.
We are centrally located within walking distance to many of
Tripoli's famous tourist attractions including the famous St. Gilles
Crusader castle. This castle is one of the most beautiful castles
remaining in Lebanon and is extremely well preserved. The fee is
only about $5.00 and pays for the upkeep of the castle.
Tripoli is full of many well-known attractions that are listed in
all the guidebooks. Listed below are the highlights of the Souq.
• In the old souq you will find the Mosque Teenal from the 14th
century, with Byzantine capitals and columns, a beautifully
decorated main entrance, and unique architecture of the minaret.
There are many other beautiful mosques to see in Tripoli as well.
• Also visit the Khan es-Saboun dating from the 17th century Ottoman
period, nestling a soap crafts workshop and a jewelry workshop where
you can see how craftsmen work with silver and gold.
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