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Historic

Citadel of Aleppo

Aleppo

One of the oldest and largest castles in the world, crowning a hill in the heart of Old Al…

Religious

Umayyad Mosque, Damascus

Damascus

An Umayyad masterpiece and one of the oldest and grandest mosques in the Islamic world.

Historic

Palmyra

Homs

Queen Zenobia's city in the desert, with its colonnades, temples and tower tombs.

Historic

Krak des Chevaliers

Homs

One of the best-preserved crusader castles in the world, overlooking the Valley of the Chr…

Historic

Norias of Hama

Hama

Giant wooden water wheels on the Orontes — Hama's symbol and signature sound.

Nature

Slunfeh & Kassab

Latakia

Green mountain resorts among pine forests, with views stretching to the sea.

Museums & Souqs

Old Souqs of Aleppo

Aleppo

Among the longest covered markets in the world — a world of Aleppo soap, spices and textil…

Historic

Bosra Roman Theatre

Daraa

One of the best-preserved Roman theatres, built of black basalt.

Historic

Apamea

Hama

An ancient city famous for its long colonnaded street overlooking the Ghab plain.

Religious

Maaloula

Damascus Countryside

A charming mountain town where some still speak Aramaic, home to historic monasteries.

Religious

Church of Saint Simeon

Aleppo Countryside

One of the region's most important Byzantine monuments, among the Ancient Villages of Nort…

Museums & Souqs

National Museum of Damascus

Damascus

Syria's largest museum, with treasures from Ugarit, Mari, Palmyra and the Dura-Europos syn…

Coastal

Arwad Island

Tartus

Syria's only inhabited island, with its fortress, harbour and colourful fishing boats.

Nature

Valley of the Christians

Homs

A green valley between Homs and the coast with Mashta al-Helu, St George Monastery and fre…