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- Binaa18. 4 contributions. Masterpiece. The Umayyad Mosque is considered a historical architecture masterpiece that reflects the magnificence and greatness of its design.
- Syria Scope travel. Damascus, Syria 8 contributions. Aleppo Citadel - A Majestic Fortress of History. The Aleppo Citadel stands as a majestic fortress, proudly showcasing centuries of history and resilience.
- megaadventures. adelaide 2 contributions. what a place. the ruins are still there and mostly in tact. The city itself didn't fare so well but hoping they can get back on their feet in the very near future.
- Yucef-G-Badr. Beirut, Lebanon 305 contributions. Nice ottoman palace. A must see place in old damascus if you are a fan of museums, it an old palace from the ottoman period with beautiful architecture...
- Damascus Umayyad Mosque. 232. Religious Sites. By Ethan---B1574. Immerse your self in the vibrant tapestry of Islamic art and architecture.
- Aleppo Citadel. 103. Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins. By jetdude787. One amazing citadel, surrounded as of now, by ruines due to the ongoing war, but, I visited this month and was amazed!
- Site of Palmyra 92 Historic Sites. By rwyhuang. Palmyra is breathtaking in magnitude despite destruction from the war. You feel so small walking through the various...
- Al Azem Palace (Palace of As'ad, Pasha al-'Azm) 47 History Museums. By THOMASFROMDAMASCUS. If you do not know the Azm Palace it is located in the Old City of Damascus and is very close to the Umayyad Mosque...
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- Beehive Houses at Al Jaboul Lake
- Salt Lake
- Hama
- Homs
- Sednaya
For many years this was the most iconic Syria tourist attraction, but unfortunately it suffered heavily during the Syrian War and a lot of this historical site got destroyed. This archeological site and the most popular tourist attraction in Syria was built in 200 AD by the Romans. The ruins of this city are so iconic that I remember them from one ...
One of the most preserved medieval castles in the world can be found in Syria on a hill not too far from the city of Homs. It was built in the 11th century and its size is truly impressive. It endured the Syrian war pretty damn well, but looking at its majestic size I am pretty sure it will still be there another thousand years from now. Krak des C...
When we sat down for a tea after visiting Bosra we heard that we were the first European tourists in 9 years! I couldn’t believe my eyes, because when you travel to Syria make sure to include this in your itinerary if possible! The Bosra amphitheater and the ruins of the old city are one of the best things to do in Syria in 2024 for sure. Sorry Ita...
Now that I first told you my 3 favorite things to do in Syria I can start with the capital. Being one of the oldest capitals in the world, Damascus obviously is a meltpot of cultures and a piece of ancient history can be found on every street corner. Small doors opening to amazing courtyards, hidden underground churches, the big Damascus souk and o...
The second biggest city and a major Syria tourist attraction before the war. Not that long ago it reopened its doors to international tourists and when you are visiting Syria try to add this to your Syria itinerary. Unfortunately two of the best things to do in Aleppo got completely destroyed during the war: the Aleppo Great Mosque and the Aleppo S...
Because of the ongoing war in the Northwest of Syria the highway between Hama and Aleppo is closed. To visit Aleppo you have to make a detour through the desert, but that will bring you to the remains of the famous Beehive Villages. These mud houses were designed for life in the desert but deserted already for a long time. These deserted villages n...
Syria has its own salt lake worth adding to your list of things to do in Syria. It is located just an hour Southeast of Aleppo and perfect to add to your itinerary together with the Beehive villages. The highway towards Aleppo follows along the Salt Lake for a bit and you can’t miss it. The friendly workers will surely invite you for a tea when you...
Personally I was not a really big fan of Hama. Not saying it is not worth visiting, but it is not topping my list of best things to do in Syria. Hama is famous for its impressive waterwheels and historical irrigation system. The wooden water wheels can reach lengths up to 30 meters in diagonal. The city is dotted with a lot of them. The narrow stre...
Unfortunately Homs is one fo the places that suffered a lot in the Syrian War and many Syria tourist attractions got destroyed. I definitely don’t encourage you to visit remains of a war zone, but what I saw in Homs was unreal. Strolling through the endless destruction in Homs, made me rethink about a lot of things in life. The sad reality of what ...
Visiting Sednaya was put on my Syria itinerary instead of going to Palmyra. Looking back Sednaya was a great place to visit in Syria. This mountain village located 1,500 meter above sea level is most famous for its Greek Orthodox Monastary on top of a hill. According to the legends of the Christians AND the Muslims Holy Virgin Mary appeared here at...
- Palmyra. Probably the most famous of all tourist attractions of Syria, Palmyra was one of the greatest cities in the ancient world. Having existed for millennia, the city came into its own as a trading stop for caravans on the silk route.
- The Aleppo Citadel. Aleppo’s citadel is a huge fortified palace in the centre of the Old Town. Usage of this site as a fortification hill dates all the way back to the 3rd millenium BC.
- Al-Hamidiyah Souq. The Al-Hamidiyah Souq is the largest and central souq in Syria. Located in the heart of Old Damascus it makes a perfect day of exploration along with the citadel and Umayyad Mosque.
- Umayyad Mosque. Also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, the Umayyad is one of the oldest mosques in the world. It was built in the 7th Century after the muslim conquest of Damascus.
- Arrival in Damascus. Remember to get travel insurance for Syria. IATI Insurance is one of the very few that covers travel in Syria + COVID-19. 5% discount if purchasing via this link.
- Damascus Old City. On day 2, it’s time to start exploring all the landmarks hidden among the alleys of the Old City of Damascus. By the way, your breakfast will most likely be included in your hotel but, just for one day, I suggest you skip it to try fateh in a local eatery.
- Maaloula and Mar Musa (overnight in Aleppo) On the third day of your Syria itinerary, I recommend going to Aleppo. The drive from Damascus to Aleppo takes 4 hours, sometimes more due to checkpoints.
- Exploring Aleppo. Along with Damascus, Aleppo is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, historians claiming that people have been living here since the 6th millennium BC.
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