Tibesti Hotel
The Tibesti Hotel is a hotel situated overlooking the harbour of the 23rd July Lake in the city centre of Benghazi, Libya.[1]
| Tibesti Hotel | |
|---|---|
 Exterior of hotel (unknown date) | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Benghazi, Libya |
| Coordinates | 32°6′41.48″N 20°4′9.78″E |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 15 |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 242 |
| Website | |
| tebistyhotel.com | |
Description
At fifteen stories tall, it is a particularly prominent building[2] with 242 rooms.
2011 bomb attack
On 1 June 2011, the hotel came to international attention during the Libyan Civil War when explosives were detonated in a car nearby. A spokesman for the National Transitional Council called the bombing a "cowardly act".[3] It was suspected that an officer was killed, and many people started to shout chants against Muammar Gaddafi while the hotel was being cordoned off.[3]
References
- Pitcher, Gemma (15 June 2007). Africa. Lonely Planet. p. 135. ISBN 978-1-74104-482-9. Retrieved 10 March 2011.
- Azema, James (2000). Libya Handbook – The Travel Guide. Footprint Travel Guides. p. 153. ISBN 978-1-900949-77-4. Retrieved 10 March 2011.
- "Libya: Benghazi Blast Rocks Hotel Used by Rebels". BBC News. 1 June 2011. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
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