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5.0 Damascus Umayyad Mosque (227 reviews) Damascus
- The Great Mosque
Religious Sites
5.0 Old City (108 reviews) Damascus
- Trust me you will really enjoy the Old City of Damascus as I first did back in 1975!
Neighborhoods
4.5 Aleppo Citadel (102 reviews) Aleppo Governorate
- A must see.
Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings • Castles • Military Bases & Facilities
5.0 Site of Palmyra (91 reviews) Homs Governorate
- Palmyra
Historic Sites
4.0 The National Museum of Damascus (50 reviews) Damascus
- History and life over thousand of years
Speciality Museums
4.0 Mount Qassioun (Jebal Kasioun) (47 reviews) Damascus
- Stairs of Hope
Mountains
4.5 Al Azem Palace (Palace of As'ad, Pasha al-'Azm) (45 reviews) Damascus
- The Old City of Damascus is by far the most Captivating Old Cities in the World…
History Museums
4.5 Qala'at al-Hosn (Krac des Chevaliers) (43 reviews) Homs Governorate
- The Knights Castle
Ancient Ruins • Castles
5.0 Omayad Mosque (40 reviews) Damascus
- The Place where it is a MUST for me to go, whenever I visit Damscus
Natural History Museums • Religious Sites
4.5 Saladin (Selahedîn) Mausoleum (35 reviews) Damascus
- Paying respects
Monuments & Statues
4.5 Old City (32 reviews) Aleppo Governorate
- The most amazing spot on earth
Historic Sites • Neighborhoods
4.5 Damascus Center (28 reviews) Damascus
- Land of civilization
Historic Sites
4.5 Apamea (27 reviews) Hamah Governorate
- A classic wonder
Ancient Ruins
4.5 Norias (Water Wheels) (26 reviews) Hamah Governorate
- Wonderful Historical Water Wheels
Points of Interest & Landmarks
4.5 Aleppo Souk (25 reviews) Aleppo Governorate
- So Sad
Speciality & Gift Shops • Flea & Street Markets
4.5 Krak des Chevalier (24 reviews) Tartus Governorate
- you make the trip up the mountain to view this spectacular medieval site. You will not be disappointed, trust me...
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Castles
4.5 Roman Theatre of Palmyra (24 reviews) Homs Governorate
- Today it is off limits due to the occupation of Palmyra!
Historic Sites
5.0 Saint Simon Citadel (Sam’an Citadel, Qalat Samaan) (22 reviews) Aleppo Governorate
- Memories of '08 St Simeon Citadel
Historic Sites • Military Bases & Facilities
4.5 Muslim Castle Qala'at ibn Maan (22 reviews) Homs Governorate
- The Eagle's nest dominates the landscape
Castles
4.0 Saladin (Selahedîn) Statue (21 reviews) Damascus
- I hope it is still intact
Monuments & Statues
5.0 Takiyya Suleimaniah Souq (19 reviews) Damascus
- Wow! Fav Place in Damascus
Monuments & Statues • Flea & Street Markets
5.0 Dead City of Serjilla (18 reviews) Aleppo Governorate
- Very Interesting, Worth the Visti
Ancient Ruins
4.0 Palmyra Museum (18 reviews) Homs Governorate
- Amazing Museum
History Museums
4.5 Khan Asaad Basha (18 reviews) Damascus
- Welcome to the Khan!
Architectural Buildings
4.5 St Ananias Chapel (16 reviews) Damascus
- The impact of this place will depend on how strong your Christian beliefs are.
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
4.5 Sayyida Ruqayya Mausoleum (16 reviews) Damascus
- Sayyida Ruqayya Mausoleum stunigly beatifull decorations..
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
4.5 The Tetrapylon (15 reviews) Homs Governorate
- The best of Palmyra
Historic Sites
4.5 The Citadel (15 reviews) Damascus
- Grea Historical Place
Military Bases & Facilities
4.5 Deir Mar Takla (14 reviews) Rif Damascus Governorate
- nice place
Religious Sites
4.5 Arwad Island (14 reviews) Tartus Governorate
- Great Island
Islands
4.5 Deir Mar Musa El-Habashi (14 reviews) Rif Damascus Governorate
- Nice
Religious Sites
4.5 Norias Park (13 reviews) Hamah Governorate
- syria trip Norios park
Parks
5.0 Busra Coliseum (12 reviews) Daraa Governorate
- The Closeum Plus
Arenas & Stadiums
4.5 Great Mosque (12 reviews) Aleppo Governorate
- Incredible History
Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
4.5 Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque (11 reviews) Homs Governorate
- Nice mosque
Religious Sites
4.5 Ma'alula Village (Maaloula) (11 reviews) Rif Damascus Governorate
- Lovely
Historic Sites • Neighborhoods
4.5 Aleppo Town Centre (11 reviews) Aleppo Governorate
- Amazing place that has altered my outlook on how I live. Please visit
Points of Interest & Landmarks
5.0 Damascus Opera House (11 reviews) Damascus
- The Damascus Opera House and the Syrian National Orchestra has really out done itself last week as ...
4.5 Salah el-Din Citadel (10 reviews) Lattakia Governorate
- Qal'at Salah al-Din or Saladin's Castle
Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Military Bases & Facilities
4.5 Turkish Bath (Hammam Yalbougha al-Nasri ) (10 reviews) Aleppo Governorate
- Good place to relax
Health Clubs • Architectural Buildings • Spas
4.5 Tekiyeh Al-Suleimaniyeh (10 reviews) Damascus
- If you want to relax and you find yourself in the hassle-and-tussle of downtown Damascus a quick stroll to the Takieh a
Religious Sites
4.0 The Barada River (10 reviews) Damascus
- Main River
Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water
4.0 Hamah Museum (9 reviews) Hamah Governorate
- amazing collection
Speciality Museums
4.0 Bab Al Faraj Square (9 reviews) Aleppo Governorate
- All these beauties are gone now.
Points of Interest & Landmarks
4.5 Souq al-Bizuriyyah (Sweet Souq) (9 reviews) Damascus
- Step back in time
Flea & Street Markets
4.5 Saladin Castle (8 reviews) Lattakia Governorate
- Power of wisdom
Castles
4.5 The Canyon (The Siq) (8 reviews) Rif Damascus Governorate
- Nice
Canyons
4.0 Army Museum (8 reviews) Damascus
- Interesting
Military Museums
3.0 Aleppo Museum (7 reviews) Aleppo Governorate
- Excellent range of exhibits--well worth an hour and a half
Speciality Museums
4.5 Souq Saroujah (7 reviews) Damascus
- I strongly suggest you visit the Souq Sahouja at night as it will be cooler.
Neighborhoods • Antique Shops

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