Syria sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
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History and Entertainment
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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Castles of Syria
♥ Castle 'Citadel of Bosra' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Citadel of Damascus' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Citadel of Homs' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Citadel of Tartus' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Fakhr-al-Din al-Maani Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Citadel of Bosra' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Citadel of Damascus' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Citadel of Homs' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Citadel of Tartus' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Fakhr-al-Din al-Maani Castle' . On the map
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Palaces in Syria
♥ Palace 'Royal Palace of Mari' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Tishreen Palace' Damascus. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Royal Palace of Mari' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Tishreen Palace' Damascus. On the map
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Famous and uniques places in Syria from our review series
Hamoukar
From the series “Remains of the First Ancient Cities”![](../../extreme/img/w300/hamoukar_1.jpg)
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
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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”![](../../extreme/img/w300/amphitheatre-bosra_1.jpg)
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.
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Sightseeing in popular cities of Syria
Among the numerous religious sights of Damascus, Chapel of Saint Ananias should be noted. This underground Christian temple was built during the antiquity era. Up to now, the crypt has kept a set of unique elements for decoration and also unique religious artifacts. In antique times, the people professing Christianity suffered awful persecution. Therefore, many temples during this period were built underground. Only a few of them have survived until now. The Chapel of Saint Ananias is a … Read more
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Scientists assume that there was already a settlement in the Hama region during the Neolithic and Iron Age. At that time, the settlement was called Hamat, which is not much different from the current name. Together with Damascus, this town formed the central part of the Aramaic kingdom. When Macedonia attacked Hama, the Syrian region got a new name – Epiphaneia. However, Macedonians couldn’t keep this territory for a long time and soon they had to give the region to a new owner, the … Read more
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According to archaeological findings, the first big city on the site of modern Aleppo appeared yet during the 6th millennia BC. During the prehistoric times, this was an important center of trade and warcraft. In the 3rd millennia BC, Aleppo was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Ebla. At the time, Aleppo had another name, Armi. For thousands of years, Aleppo was the epicenter of continuous battles. Many leaders and kings wanted to make this area their own. Invaders completely destroyed the … Read more
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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. Bosra has always been famous as one of the earliest settlements in Syria. First people appeared here yet during the 14th century BC. At that time, Thutmose III was the … Read more
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