Places to see in Syria
DamascusOne of the oldest citiesPhoto: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0
Krak des ChevaliersA crusader castlePhoto: Gianfranco Gazzetti · CC BY-SA 4.0
PalmyraDesert ruinsPhoto: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0
AleppoCitadel and old souqsPhoto: Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0
BosraA Roman theatre
Questions & tips about Syria
What surprised you most about Syria?
Every trip to Syria brings something unexpected – the food, the pace of daily life, the way people greet you, or how far apart places really are. Tell us what caught you off guard, good or bad. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to Syria?
The best time for Syria depends on the region and what you want to do: weather, school holidays and festivals all shape crowds and conditions. Share the month you went and how it was. What would you add?
One place in Syria you’d never skip?
Every country has the one place travellers tell their friends about. Name yours in Syria – a town, a view, a market or a meal – and say why. What would you add?
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