Tripoli

Tripoli, meaning “three cities” in Greek, is a toponym used for several cities around the Mediterranean. The most prominent is Tripoli, Libya, but the name also designates other historic urban centers such as Tripoli in Lebanon and Tripoli in Greece.

Tripoli, Libya is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the Mediterranean coast in the western part of the country. It serves as the administrative and economic hub of the region of Tripolitania and the seat of national government institutions. The city has a long history that includes Phoenician, Roman, Arab, and Ottoman influences, and it grew from the ancient town of Oea and surrounding settlements.

Tripoli, Lebanon is a major port city in the north of Lebanon, along the coast near the Mediterranean Sea. It is the second-largest city in the country and an important commercial center. The old city features historic architecture, traditional souks, and a medieval citadel, while the modern city includes residential and industrial districts. The city has experienced periods of sectarian tension and rebuilding in recent decades.

Tripoli, Greece is a town in the Peloponnese region and the capital of the regional unit of Arcadia. It functions as a regional commercial and transportation hub and is known for its old town and surrounding rural areas.

The name Tripoli is also used in various languages for other places and can be rendered differently, such as Tarabulus in Arabic. In general, the toponym reflects the historical association with three cities or centers connected under a single name.