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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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Visit Lattakia, Syria

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.

Lattakia, Syria

Lattakia

Syria

Lattakia's history goes back as far as the reign of Seleucus I in the third century BC - it was one of the many cities which he founded in the region, and took its name from his mother.

Sadly, the evidence of its pomp during the Greek and Roman eras now boils down to little more than a row of four columns and an imposing Arch of Triumph which sit incongruously beside the newly built constructions.

Today's 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, with history of settlements spanning several millennia.

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