Holiday in Syria

Damascus

The capital of the Syrian Arab Republic is the world’s oldest inhabited city. A central feature of this cluttered and clamorous city is the Ummayyad Mosque, entered by passing through the Al-Hamidiyah Bazaar. The history of the mosque in many ways traces the history of Damascus; built on the site of a temple to the ancient Aramean god Haddad, the original temple was adapted and enlarged by the Romans and used as a temple to Jupiter. It was later knocked down by the Byzantines, who replaced the pagan temple with the Cathedral of John the Baptist, which was subsequently converted into a mosque to accommodate the Islamic teachings brought by the Arabs in AD 636. The mosque houses the Tomb of St John the Baptist. The Tikiyeh mosque, built in the mid-16th century, stands out by its two elegant minarets and great dome. The 18th-century Al Azem Palace is now a national museum, where there are, amongst other examples of Islamic art, beautifully illuminated copies of the Koran. Situated in old Damascus, a little way off the famous Via Recta, or the ‘Street called Straight’, is the House of Hanania, where St Paul hid, using the underground chapel for worship. The church in the Damascus Wall from where St Paul escaped in a basket is also still preserved. Also worth seeing is the Long Souk (market). Other attractions include the Sayyida Zainab Shrine (the granddaughter of the Prophet Mohammad), the Tomb of Saladin at the back of the Ummayyad Mosque, and the outskirts of Damascus, especially Dummar, with seasonal entertainment and restaurants. Ghota, the fruit orchards surrounding Damascus, is at its best during the blooming of apricot, plums, cherries and other trees in early spring.

Lattakia

This city is the principal port of Syria.In addition to serving as a port ,the city is a manufacturing center for surrounding agricultural towns and villages.

You can visit the UGARIT old city where the first alphabet was created,and you can also visit the Salah El Din crack which

will make you go back hundred of years through the history.

Aleppo

This is the largest city in Syria and the most populous.It is located in the north of Syria.It has a very beautifol culture and architecture.

You can begin by visiting its crack in the middle of the city.

Homs

Walking down to the middle of Syria ,Homs would be also a place you shoul visit.It is famous for its crack of chavaliers at the top of a mountain.Many places in Homs will take your attention when you visit it.And of course there is Tadmor ,a historical city inside Homs.

It is located near Homs.This city is special with its nature and is famous for its wheels.It has many beautifol places to viist and have a great summer holiday in its nature.

Tartous

This city is located on the Syrian coast,near Lattakia.It is the second largest ports of the Syrian coast.

It is famous for its island situated in the middle of the mediterranean sea.

Sweida

This city is located in the southern part of Syria close to the border with Jordan

.It is famous for its black rocks and its museum.

Deraa

It is also located at the south of Syria,near Sweida and has borders with Jordan.

It is famous for its historical city Busra.