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In Tripoli you can wander the ancient walled medina fortress.

Established by the Phoenicians more than 2,700 years ago, Tripoli has a well-deserved reputation for friendliness and charm and there is plenty to see. The heart of the old town is the medina and its souq, which sit inside the old city walls. Within the medina is the Gurgi Mosque. It’s quite small, but has 16 domes and, unusually, an eight-sided minaret. The arch of Marcus Aurelius is here as well; at one time this served as the entrance to the city. In the souq are many traditional shops selling locally made products, as well as fruit and spices.
Tripoli Castle – Assai al-Hamra – was started in the 7th century. Once surrounded by water, it now houses the massive Jamahiriya Museum, which covers the history of Libya in almost 50 galleries.
Booking a tour of the local sights is advised to avoid any Libyan visa restrictions.