Syria sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
Numerous magnificent monuments of the antique period, churches and monasteries, architectural complexes and museums remain the main attraction point for tourists in Syria. In the city of Aleppo it will be very interesting to visit an ancient fortress that is located on the main square. The fortress was built in the beginning of the 13th century; slowly more and more new buildings appeared near the fortress and in the end of the century it was already a big city instead of a small settlement. The fortress was a very important strategic point during the war with Mongolia. It successfully countered numerous attacks and managed to keep its original look. Nowadays, in the fort one can see old mosques, tombs, palaces and houses.
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Tourists come to Syria not only for walking along the Bible places and seeing famous attractions. Shopping enthusiasts love being here too and are attracted by colorful markets. There are such markets almost in all cities. The largest of them are located in Damascus and Aleppo. When walking along market rows, you can buy beautiful golden and silver jewels, luxurious silk scarves and clothes in national style, fragrant spices, and craft items.
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The national cuisine of Syria has a lot of interesting features too. Here, you can taste popular national dishes not only at restaurants, but also on the market. The guests of national restaurants will be offered to taste different lamb dishes. In street stalls, you can buy fresh kebabs. The traditional national dish is pilaf, to which raisins are added. At the restaurants, different sorts of kebabs are served.
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It is not surprising that some of the most popular souvenirs here are different accessories for making coffee. You can buy different sorts of coffee, ground or grain, in markets or special shops. It should be also noted that Syria is distinguished by quite a loyal attitude towards the selling and consumption of alcoholic beverages. You can drink at restaurants or in pubs but should not do this in other public places.
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Castles of Syria
♥ Castle 'Citadel of Bosra' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Citadel of Damascus' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Citadel of Homs' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Citadel of Tartus' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Fakhr-al-Din al-Maani Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Citadel of Bosra' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Citadel of Damascus' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Citadel of Homs' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Citadel of Tartus' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Fakhr-al-Din al-Maani Castle' . On the map Photos
Palaces in Syria
♥ Palace 'Royal Palace of Mari' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Tishreen Palace' Damascus. On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Royal Palace of Mari' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Tishreen Palace' Damascus. On the map Photos
Famous and uniques places in Syria from our review series
Hamoukar
From the series “Remains of the First Ancient Cities”
The ancient city of Hamoukar is a unique archaeological monument. It is located in the North-Eastern part of modern-day Syria. Official archaeological research began in the area in 1999. The best specialists from Syria and the United States participated in them. The version that one of the oldest cities in the Middle East was located in these places was confirmed in the course of these studies. The ancient city was founded in the 5th Millennium BC. It did not last long, only about 500 years. It was destroyed in the course of the next conquest.
Researchers believe that the surviving inhabitants of the ancient city founded new small settlements near the ruins very soon. Location a few large settlements were discovered in the vicinity of Hamoukar. The findings indicate that representatives … Read all
Researchers believe that the surviving inhabitants of the ancient city founded new small settlements near the ruins very soon. Location a few large settlements were discovered in the vicinity of Hamoukar. The findings indicate that representatives … Read all
Saidnaya and Maaloula
From the series “ Survived Artifacts of Early Christian Civilization”
Those who are interested in the history of the Christian culture are recommended to visit ancient settlements in Syria. Saidnaya and Maaloula are excellent examples of communities that were able to save not only the priceless Christian places of interest, but also a unique way of life. These small villages are very close to each other, so as part of the tour travelers usually visit them together.
According to the latest data, the population of Maaloula is not more than 1 000 people; about 2/3 of their number are Christians. This picturesque mountain village can boast with the Mar Thecla monastery that is famous far beyond the country. The monastery is carved in the rock. Its main feature is a small cave with a chapel. According to one of the ancient legends, relics of St. Thecla are kept … Read all
According to the latest data, the population of Maaloula is not more than 1 000 people; about 2/3 of their number are Christians. This picturesque mountain village can boast with the Mar Thecla monastery that is famous far beyond the country. The monastery is carved in the rock. Its main feature is a small cave with a chapel. According to one of the ancient legends, relics of St. Thecla are kept … Read all
Amphitheatre Bosra
From the series “Ancient Amphitheaters and Arenas, That Are Still Operational”
The main historical symbol of the Syrian city of Bosra is an ancient amphitheater, which was built in the 2nd century AD. The ancient amphitheater, designed for 15000 spectators, was built from black basalt, the most common building material for these places. The ancient arena, like many other similar structures, is distinguished by its unique acoustics. Despite its greatness, 200 years after the construction, the amphitheater began to lose its primary importance.
In the 5th century it was supplemented by a number of fortification structures. Powerful fortress walls were built, the construction was surrounded by a deep moat. From an architectural point of view, the amphitheater in Bosra is a rather unusual building. Unlike many Roman amphitheaters, it was built not on the mountainside, … Read all
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In the 5th century it was supplemented by a number of fortification structures. Powerful fortress walls were built, the construction was surrounded by a deep moat. From an architectural point of view, the amphitheater in Bosra is a rather unusual building. Unlike many Roman amphitheaters, it was built not on the mountainside, … Read all
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide. Read this
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