Best Tourist Places to Visit in Sert, Tripoli, Libya, Africa

Best Tourist Places to Visit in Sert, Tripoli, Libya, Africa

Sert, also written Surt, Sert, Syrte and Sirt, is a Libyan coastal city, situated midway between the country’s capital and largest Tripoli and second largest city Benghazi. Sert is especially noted as the birthplace of the late Muammar Gaddafi, who was killed on 20 October 2011 by rebel forces, and before this, he ruled Libya more than 40 years as a dictator. Lying around 28 meters above sea level, Sert is geographically positioned between 31°12′19.13″ N latitude and 16°35′20.17″ E longitude.

History of Sirte:

Sert got its name from the Gulf of Sidra, which was earlier called Syrtis Major, on its south coast Sert is located. Sert originated as a fort constructed by the Ottomans at the end of the 19^th century and was founded as a settlement in the beginning of the twentieth century by the Italians. Sert once gained international attention when the dictator and Libya’s former premiere Muammar Gaddafi was captured and killed here.

How to reach Sirte?

There is an airport in Sert with name Gardabya Airport with scheduled flights from the national capital Tripoli, served by Air Libya Tibesti and Libyan Airlines. The distance of 20 km from the airport to the centre of Sirte can be crossed by bus or rental car.

Due to its position on the country’s most important highway between Tripoli and Benghazi, Sirte can be reached by bus or rental car from any point of the country.

Food and Shopping in Sirte:

Although the city was relatively devastated during the Libyan civil war in 2011, Sirte has been recovering from earlier disasters, which has resulted in the establishment of modernized shops and restaurants.

Things to do in Sirte:

City tours
Visiting historical sites
Shopping

Tourist Attractions in Sirte:

Beaches of Sirte:

Due it geographical location on the Gulf of Sidra, Sirte features some striking beaches that are frequented by both locals and visitors on all days of the week to catch a natural beauty.

Ghardabiya Air Base:

Ghardabiya Air Base is used for both military and public operations, located around 20 km south of the midpoint of Sirte city. Visitors can use rental car or taxi to get Ghardabiya Air Base from the city centre.

Misrata:

Misrata is the third largest city of Libya, situated around 240 km northwest of Sirte. It is one of the few upgraded cities of Libya, housing many renowned sites including Misrata Central Park, Misrata University and Tripoli Street. Misrata is also famous for its mosques.

List of other places of interest near Sirte include:

Misrata University
Misrata Central Park
Tadrart Acacus
23rd July Lake
Tripoli Zoo
Gurgi Mosque
Museum of Libya
Stoa Of Hermes
Temple of Apollo
St John’s Church
House of Jason Magnus
Burtasiyat Madrassa Mosque
Nine Muses
Red Castle Museum

Best time to visit Sirte:

The tour of Sirte can be enjoyed best between the months of November and May, when the weather is supportive for city tours.

Hotels in and around Sirte:

Upgraded hotels are limited in number in Sirte, so it is advised for visitors if they don’t find hotels in Sirte to reach the commercial capital Misrata and national capital Tripoli. Buses are generally regularly plying between these cities. The below list includes hotels in Tripoli (around 450 km from Sirte):