Sightseeing in Bosra - what to see. Complete travel guide

Having arrived in Bosra and walked on its streets a bit, you might feel like you are in a night kingdom. Despite the tragic shade of buildings, the settlement looks enchanting and is inviting visitors to learn more about its secrets and try to solve them. The unusually dark ruins create a fantastic atmosphere of mystery.
As the town was situated at the crossing of many important trading routes, it quickly became prosperous. It even started making its own silver coins. The region was actively developing in the 3rd century, but the Queen of Palmira and her troops invaded the region in 269. The Syrian land couldn’t resist the invaders, and the queen conquered Bosra. After a period of wars and unrest, Bosra started developing again only in the 6th century. This is the time when numerous palaces and churches appeared in the town. Many of these landmarks have survived until our days. Mongols destroyed the town’s fortifications in the 13th century, and Bosra lost its status as an important center of trade.

When visiting Bosra, don’t forget to attend the main landmark of the region – a Roman amphitheater built in the 2nd century. Three centuries later, thick protective walls with square towers surrounded the historic landmark. Thanks to such protective measures, the amphitheater has survived until our days.

The Ancient City of Bosra is a miraculous place that tells us more about the life of people back in the past. There are still ruins that date back to different periods in the history of the town – the Roman and Byzantine buildings, as well as some landmarks built during the Arabian caliphate period. When walking among these ruins, you can return to the time when the town was only starting its existence or when it had to cope with difficulties and invasions of alien forces. Feel the atmosphere of the old city and see the materials used to make buildings in the past.

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City tours, excursions and tickets in Bosra and surroundings
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Survived castles around Bosra
♥ Castle 'Shmemis' , 0 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Citadel of Bosra' , 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Salkhad Castle' , 22.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rabadh Castle' , 73.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Qasr Azraq' , 78.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Shmemis' , 0 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Citadel of Bosra' , 0.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Salkhad Castle' , 22.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Rabadh Castle' , 73.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Qasr Azraq' , 78.2 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Bosra
♥ National Park 'Hamat teverya' , 90.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Gan Hashlosha' , 96.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Hazor' , 101.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Montfort' , 134.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Qaraoun Lake' , 137.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Hamat teverya' , 90.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Gan Hashlosha' , 96.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Hazor' , 101.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Montfort' , 134.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Qaraoun Lake' , 137.5 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Bosra from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Amphitheatre Bosra
From the series “Ancient Amphitheaters and Arenas, That Are Still Operational”
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Distance from Bosra center - 0.8 km.
Tourists, who want to visit the most important cultural event in the amphitheater, are to travel to the ancient Syrian city in September. Those who visit the city at other times can participate in an exciting excursion. Trips from Damascus to Bosra are very popular. Near the amphitheater is a lot of interesting ancient monuments, including renovated Roman thermal baths, as well as ancient mosques. …
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