Historic site · Libya
Cyrene
Ancient Greek and Roman city near present-day Shahhat, Libya
About Cyrene
Cyrene, also sometimes anglicized as Kyrene, was an ancient Greek colony and Roman city near present-day Shahhat in northeastern Libya in North Africa. It was part of the Pentapolis, an important group of five cities in the region, and gave the area its classical and early modern name Cyrenaica. Cyrene lies on a ridge of the Jebel Akhdar uplands. The archaeological remains cover several hectares and include several monumental temples, stoas, theatres, bathhouses, churches, and palatial residences.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: January, March – October
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
Questions about Cyrene
Where is Cyrene?
Cyrene is in Libya. The nearest city is Al Bayḑā’, about 12 km away.
When is the best time to visit Cyrene?
The most comfortable months to visit Cyrene are January, March – October: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
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