#1 most popular of 30 things to do in Syria
"The Old Town of Damascu is no doubt the hightlight of your journey to Syria!
What I enjoy most is having a walk around the Old City. When you get away from Umayya Mosque and bazaar streets, you will find a…" »
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#2 most popular of 30 things to do in Syria
"Not only is the Sanctuary of Bel the largest, best preserved, and most singularly spectacular of all the ruins at Palmyra, but it is the largest and most spectacular Roman-era temple complex that I have ever seen…" »
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"Across the street from the Sanctuary of Bel lies the triumphal arch that marks the entrance to the Civic Center and the main ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra. Entering through the arch, which was built at the…" »
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"From its place atop a hill next to the ruins, the Citadel of Ibn Maan provides some of the best views of Palmyra, and watching the sunset perched on the walls of the castle is one of the highlights of a trip to…" »
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#5 most popular of 30 things to do in Syria
"The Citadel of Aleppo is a must-see, no doubt about it. In fact, it’s practically unavoidable. It sits there atop a large hill, on the edge of the Old City, staring down with protecting eyes, its towering walls…" »
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#6 most popular of 30 things to do in Syria
"By far the most impressive set of ruins around Aleppo are those of the Basillica of St. Simeon, known as Qala’at Samaan in Arabic. Lying on the top of a large limestone hill, St. Simeon is an impressive…" »
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"Aphamea is one of the most visited sights in Syria along with Krak Des Chavaliers and Palmyra, and for good reason. Its 2km long colonnaded street is one of the most singularly spectacular Roman monuments in the…" »
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"In the time of the Crusades, there was one name that could strike fear into both Crusader and Muslim…" »
"Out of the 15 or so Crusader Castles that I have visited while in Syria, none of them can compare to…" »
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#9 most popular of 30 things to do in Syria
"Umayya mosque is the most important one is Damascus.
I advise one to visit the mosque on a Friday…" »
"Easily one of the most exquisite mosques I’ve ever seen. The 8th Century courtyard is enormous and…" »
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#10 most popular of 30 things to do in Syria
"Although the city of Lattakia has seen its fair share of history, the modern city has surprisingly little to show for it. Unlike other cities in Syria, there is no Old City and no real Roman ruins to speak of,…" »
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