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  • 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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    • Bosra
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      • Hama is the fourth biggest city in Syria after Damascus, Aleppo and Homs. It is roughly halfway between Aleppo and Damascus and an excellent base for visiting Crac des Chevaliers.
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      • Lattakia tends to be a coastal destination for the Syrians and the Jordanians, but it can prove a practical place to stay should you wish to explore the plentiful historical spots in the area.
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      • Palmyra
      • Palmyra is a desert oasis north-east of Damascus which prospered thanks to trade links between the Mediterranean and the Euphrates Valley. What is left today is so extensive and wonderfully well preserved that it gives a remarkable idea of what Palmyra was like in its heyday.
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    A historical city with a cosmopolitan air.

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    {5824200A-5B1F-4DAC-9218-D72302758EB2}Bosra

    Famous for its fabulously preserved Roman theatre.

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    {3D303CA2-5BA3-465D-A914-EC4D1273F08B}Damascus

    An architectural gem home to the Umayyad Mosque.

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    {BFB99A62-5B20-466F-A460-784AA6002F42}Palmyra

    An ancient city located in a desert oasis.

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