Castles & Forts in Libya map & data
There are 177 castles and forts mapped in Libya, spread over 20 regions. The most are in Misratah (74), Benghazi (12) and Mizdah (11) - Misratah alone holds 42% of them. 50% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include السراي الحمراء, قلعة ورتنج and Esc-Sceleidima.
Castles & Forts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Misratah | 74 | 42% |
| Benghazi | 12 | 6.8% |
| Mizdah | 11 | 6.2% |
| Al Jabal al Akhdar | 9 | 5.1% |
| Murzuq | 8 | 4.5% |
| Ajdabiya | 8 | 4.5% |
| Ghadamis | 7 | 4.0% |
| Al Qubbah | 7 | 4.0% |
| Ash Shati' | 6 | 3.4% |
| Al Marqab | 6 | 3.4% |
| Tajura' wa an Nawahi al Arba | 6 | 3.4% |
| Al Jufrah | 5 | 2.8% |
| Sabha | 4 | 2.3% |
| Wadi al Hayaa | 4 | 2.3% |
| Al Marj | 3 | 1.7% |
| Al Butnan | 2 | 1.1% |
| Ghat | 2 | 1.1% |
| An Nuqat al Khams | 1 | 0.6% |
| Surt | 1 | 0.6% |
| Az Zawiyah | 1 | 0.6% |
Notable castles and forts in Libya
- السراي الحمراءTajura' wa an Nawahi al Arba · castle
- قلعة ورتنجAl Qubbah · castle
- Esc-SceleidimaBenghazi · castle
- Garrara CompanyMisratah · castle
- قلعة إغدامسGhadamis · castle
- قصر الطياشAn Nuqat al Khams · castle
- قلعة زويلةزويلة · Murzuq · castle
- حصن في بئر حكيمAl Butnan · castle
- قصبة البدورAsh Shati' · castle
- قلعة العويناتGhat · castle
- قلعة النوفليةSurt · castle
- آل المهدي اليسيرAl Marqab · castle
- فيلا محمد علاقAz Zawiyah · castle
- قاعة البرلمانAl Jabal al Akhdar · castle
- القلعة القديمةAl Marj · castle
- اقامة ادولفو قراتسيانيMizdah · castle
- الاستراحة الحمراءTajura' wa an Nawahi al Arba · castle
- قلعة القيقبAl Qubbah · castle
- قصر البدريBenghazi · castle
- البلابلةMisratah · castle
- قلعة الحرابة الأثريةGhadamis · castle
- قلعة مرزقMurzuq · castle
- قلعة ادري الاثريةAsh Shati' · castle
- قلعة غاتGhat · castle
- القلعة الاسبانية الأثريةAl Marqab · castle
- معبد أبولوAl Jabal al Akhdar · castle
- قلعة توكرةAl Marj · castle
- فيلا الحاج بشير النعاسTajura' wa an Nawahi al Arba · castle
- قصر البركةbenghazi · Benghazi · castle
- القلعة الايطالية -الفورتيMisratah · castle
- قلعة سيناونGhadamis · castle
- قلعة إيطاليةTajura' wa an Nawahi al Arba · castle
- قصر المنارBenghazi · castle
- قصر البناتMisratah · castle
- قصر عبدو إسماعيلBenghazi · castle
- قصر الشيخ سعد بن عطيةMisratah · fort
- قلعة الشليظيمة الأثريةBenghazi · castle
- قلعة أبونجيم;قلعه ابونجيمMisratah · castle
- قلعة السدادةMisratah · castle
- منارة زريقMisratah · castle
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Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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How many castles and forts are there in Libya?
This layer holds 177 castles and forts in Libya, the most of them in Misratah. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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