Top 5 Syria

Our Top 5 landmarks in Syria encompass thousands of years of Roman, Crusader, and Islamic heritage.

1. The Ancient City of Palmyra

Palmyra is a magnificent Greco-Roman oasis city located in the heart of the Syrian Desert. It features monumental colonnades, the Temple of Bel, and a grand Roman theater. The city reached its peak in the 3rd century CE when Queen Zenobia defied Rome to build her own short-lived empire.

2. The Umayyad Mosque (Damascus)

Located in the heart of the Old City of Damascus, the Umayyad Mosque is one of the largest and oldest mosques in the world. Built over a Roman temple to Jupiter and a Byzantine church, it features stunning golden mosaics, a massive marble courtyard, and a shrine believed to hold the head of John the Baptist.

3. Krak des Chevaliers

Perched on a high hill near Homs, Krak des Chevaliers is widely considered the ultimate archetype of a medieval Crusader castle. Built by the Hospitaller military order in the 12th century, its massive concentric double walls, aqueducts, and defensive towers remain remarkably intact.

4. The Citadel of Aleppo

This imposing medieval fortified palace sits atop a massive hill overlooking the ancient city of Aleppo. It is one of the oldest and largest castles in the world, with foundations dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE. The citadel features a grand bridge entrance, a labyrinth of vaulted passages, and panoramic views of the city.

5. The Ancient City of Bosra

Bosra is a stunning ancient city constructed entirely from distinctive black basalt stone. Its crowning jewel is a remarkably preserved 2nd-century Roman theater seating 15,000 people. Uniquely, the theater was later completely enclosed within an expansive Ayyubid-era fortress, protecting it from destruction.

Destination: Syria