مكتبة العلوم Al Ouloum Library, Tripoli Travel Guide

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the center of Tripoli, make your way towards the Al-Mina area. Begin by heading south on Al-Nour Street, which is a main thoroughfare. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with Al-Mina Street. Turn left onto Al-Mina Street. Keep walking for about 10 minutes, passing by local shops and cafes. Once you reach the waterfront, you should see the Corniche. From here, you can enjoy a view of the Mediterranean Sea. Continue past the Corniche until you reach the Al-Nour Mosque, which is a prominent landmark. After passing the mosque, continue walking straight until you reach the Central Bank of Lebanon on your right. Just past the bank, take a right turn onto Mansour Maroun Street. The مكتبة العلوم Al Ouloum Library will be on your left within a few minutes.

• Public Transport (Bus)

  From the central bus station in Tripoli, look for buses or shared taxis heading towards the Al-Mina area. Board a bus that is marked for Al-Mina. The journey will take approximately 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic. Inform the driver that you would like to get off near Al-Nour Mosque. Once you arrive at Al-Nour Mosque, exit the bus and walk along the Corniche. Continue past the mosque and look for the Central Bank of Lebanon. After passing the bank, take a right onto Mansour Maroun Street. Walk for a few minutes, and you will find مكتبة العلوم Al Ouloum Library on your left.

• Taxi (Shared or Private)

  If you prefer to take a taxi, you can hail a shared taxi from any main street in Tripoli. Inform the driver that you want to go to مكتبة العلوم Al Ouloum Library located on Mansour Maroun Street. The taxi ride will take about 10-15 minutes depending on traffic. You can ask the driver to drop you off near the Central Bank of Lebanon, and from there, it’s just a short walk down to the library. Look for the library on your left side as you walk along Mansour Maroun Street.