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Reasons To
Visit Syria

  • Ancient Cities

    Damascus claims to be the longest continually inhabited place on earth, and this sense of history pervades the city. Aleppo is almost as ancient, dominated by her brooding Mamluke citadel, whilst further down the Euphrates Valley, Mari is one of only a handful of extant Mesopotamian cities.

    Ancient Cities

  • Ancient Ruins

    At times, it seems impossible to walk 500 yards in Syria without tripping over the remnants of one of the many ancient civilisations to have held sway in Syria. The country probably has one of the highest concentrations of historic monuments in the world and this is one of the major draws for most people.

    Ancient Ruins

  • Castles

    As you'd expect of a country on so many major trade and pilgrimage routes, the years of conquest and counter-conquest have left a rich tapestry of fortifications across the country. Crusader architecture in particular reached its zenith here and there are some superb examples to explore.

    Castles

  • Medinas

    The walled heart of all major towns and cities, the medina normally houses a number of attractions, from museums, mosques and monuments, to the souqs and traditional townhouses converted to boutique hotels and restaurants.

    Medinas

  • Museums

    The National Museums in Aleppo and Damascus should definitely feature in your plans. Not only are they home to many fantastic artefacts from across the country, but they also help put the whole of your visit to Syria into its historical context.

    Museums

  • Souqs & Shopping

    Syria's souqs are probably the most rewarding in the region, selling goods almost exclusively for the locals, manufactured in Syria, rather than cheap foreign imports. The atmosphere is always exotic and unthreatening, making shopping a real pleasure.

    Souqs & Shopping

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Accommodation in Syria: Hotel Talisman

Hotel Talisman, Damascus
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Hotel Talisman

Damascus

One of very few boutique, character hotels in Syria, the Hotel Talisman also enjoys a fantastic location in Damascus, just a hundred yards from the so-called Straight Street and the souqs near the old Roman arch of Bab Sharki.

Built as a palace by one of the old Jewish families of Damascus, it is centred round a large open courtyard with a pool in the middle; quite unique within the old converted houses and palaces of the capital, and a delight when the weather is warmer.

Traditional arched doors and windows, framed in the alternating marble bands typical of Syrian architecture, lead into the cool interior, where you'll find a lounge and the rooms and suites.

Inlaid wooden furniture with mother of pearl, beautiful carpets, ornate metal light fittings and attractively tiled bathrooms all capture the opulence of historic Damascus perfectly.

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