The 10 Best Things to do in Syria, Syria

May 9, 2022 Margarita Chappel

Coordinates: 35°N 38°E / 35°N 38°E / 35; 38
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1. Saint Simon Citadel (Sam’an Citadel, Qalat Samaan)

Aleppo Syria
Excellent
77%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 22 reviews

Saint Simon Citadel (Sam’an Citadel, Qalat Samaan)

2. Old City

Damascus Syria
Excellent
86%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 105 reviews

Old City

Reviewed By jetdude787 - New York City, United States

The old town still beautiful and attractive with all its history and exoticism. Taking into consideration what the city and its population has been going through since 2011, the city is still safe, very safe. I would walk from my hotel to the souq and back late at night, shop owners leave their merchandise exposed, open, and there is zero crime, everybody's friendly and helpful, and yes, there are some instances when you have no idea what you're walking into, but, that's just the way things are right now in the whole of Syria.

3. Damascus Umayyad Mosque

Damascus Syria http://www.selcuklumirasi.com/architecture-detail/damascus-umayyad-mosque
Excellent
86%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 219 reviews

Damascus Umayyad Mosque

Reviewed By ArielRuffian - Singapore, null

This place is filled with history - it used to be the Basilica of St John the Baptist before the conquest of the Ummayad Caliphate. There is a green clothed covered tomb inside which apparently contains John the Baptist's head. There is also a so-called "Jesus Minaret" where, distinct from Christian belief, the Muslims believe "Isa" will return in the last days. On the outside walls, there is a stone with a greek inscription with words from Psalm 145 verse 13 which says of the Lord: "13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And Your dominion endures throughout all [a]generations. Definitely a top level attraction in Damascus, a world class site.

4. Site of Palmyra

Palmyra Syria
Excellent
90%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 91 reviews

Site of Palmyra

Reviewed By megaadventures

the ruins are still there and mostly in tact. The city itself didn't fare so well but hoping they can get back on their feet in the very near future

5. Al Azem Palace (Palace of As'ad, Pasha al-'Azm)

Behind Souq al-Bizuriyyah, Damascus Syria
Excellent
77%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 43 reviews

Al Azem Palace (Palace of As'ad, Pasha al-'Azm)

Reviewed By THOMASFROMDAMASCUS - Damascus, Syria

I can’t believe I had never completed a review for TripAdvisor.com on the Azm Palace in the Old City of Damascus. I have visited this fantastic site many times over the past forty plus years. My latest visit was a ‘real pleasure’ as a local group, ECHO, had reserved the Palace for a unbelievable Concert performance. The Syrian all female Orchestra called: “Mari Orchestra” perform a new suite for a Symphonic Orchestra by the Syrian Composer/Conductor called: Raad Khalaf. The suite production was called the “Spirit of Joy” and was composed of ten movements. This great social event by ECHO was over booked as many people I was told were turned away at the door, and a hundred extra chairs needed to brought out! I had never seen the Azm Palace packed with so many people, they have estimated that there were more than 1,200 to 1,300 people in attendance. What was also spectacular was the special lighting for that evening. It was truly a spectacular display and everyone seemed to really enjoy both the music and the lighting effects. If you do not know the Azm Palace it is located in the Old City of Damascus and is very close to the Umayyad Mosque. The palace was built in 1749 under the Ottoman Empire and was the private residence for As'ad Pasha al-Azm, the Ottoman governor of Damascus, and during the French Mandate for Syria and the Lebanon it housed the French Institute. It has been restored over the years and today is a must visit site within the ancient Old City of Damascus. I can’t wait to return during the day time to take additional photos of this splendid magnificent site! If you are in Damascus and have not had the pleasure of visiting the Azm Palace you must take the time…you will not be disappointed, trust me

6. Souq al-Hamidiyyeh

Between the Citadel And the Omayyad Mosque, Damascus Syria http://www.damascus-online.com/Photos/damascus.htm
Excellent
70%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 137 reviews

Souq al-Hamidiyyeh

Reviewed By jetdude787 - New York City, United States

It was a good thing to see the old souq back to life after the country has pass through what it has. Merchants and their products and all kinds of colorful merchandise, a paradise for a photographer! Loved it.

7. Aleppo Citadel

Top of hill, Aleppo Syria
Excellent
74%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 97 reviews

Aleppo Citadel

Reviewed By jetdude787 - New York City, United States

One amazing citadel, surrounded as of now, by ruines due to the ongoing war, but, I visited this month and was amazed!

8. Salah el-Din Citadel

25 km east of Lattakia, Lattakia Syria
Excellent
80%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Salah el-Din Citadel

9. Krak des Chevalier

Homs Gap, Tartus Syria
Excellent
68%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 19 reviews

Krak des Chevalier

10. The National Museum of Damascus

Shoukry al-Qouwatly St, Damascus Syria +963 11 222 8566 [email protected] http://www.damascus-museum.com/
Excellent
46%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 48 reviews

The National Museum of Damascus

Reviewed By benmignardi - Toronto, Canada

It is well worth a visit if you’re in Damascus. Very interesting and old artifacts. The exhibits are historically significant. And, there is much to see and learn. If you can arrange a tour guide, it would make the visit that much more educational. By the way, the Museum is next door to the Turkish Mosque and a cute little market.

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