Around the World in 80 Clicks

Temple of Bel

Despite its advanced age, the mighty Temple of Bel still stands as a proud monument to the supreme God, its tall ... [more]

Palmyra City

The ancient city of Palmyra was one of the largest in its heydays. Now extensive ruins testify to its grandeur. ... [more]

Tombs of Palmyra

A remarkable part of Palmyrian culture was to bury their dead in family towers in which it was unique among ancient ... [more]

Damascus' old city

Claimed to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, the inner city of Damascus, with its narrow ... [more]

Omayyad Mosque

Considered to be one of the most outstanding mosques in the world, the Omayyad is a must-see for any visitor to ... [more]

Saint Simeon

Once the goal of many pilgrims who wanted to see Saint Simeon, now the ruins of the basilica make for a very pleasant ... [more]

Aleppo

Aleppo is the second largest city in Syria, and is still the major trading place which it has been since many ... [more]

Aleppo Citadel

Towering above the city, the citadel has dominated Aleppo since many centuries. Easy to visit now, it was a formidable ... [more]

Krak des Chevaliers

A medieval castle on a hilltop with magnificent views, Krak des Chevaliers or Castle of the Knights is an intact ... [more]

Maloula

Maloula is a village tucked away under steep rocky cliffs, with several monasteries and small alleys running mostly ... [more]

Norias

The city of Hama is known for its enormous waterwheels or norias, which provided water from the Orontes river ... [more]

Omar Mosque

Supposedly one of the oldest mosques in the world, the Omar Mosque in Bosra is a true gem and a unique moslem ... [more]

Bosra Amphitheatre

One of the best preserved Roman theatres in the world reveals itself only after conquering the fortress built ... [more]

Beehive houses

Quite unique in this part of the world, beehive houses are mere huts made with mud bricks and resemble African ... [more]

Apamea

After Palmyra, probably the most impressive ruins to be found in Syria, Apamea boasts a great location and has ... [more]

Serjilla

Tucked away in the countryside of Northern Syria, the Dead Cities are a mysterious remainder of settlements abandonded ... [more]

Syrian people

Syrian people come in many different faces - they certainly add to your experience of Syria with their hospitality, ... [more]

Doura Europos

Doura Europos has served as a military colony, a fortress and a caravan city, and still offers great views over ... [more]

Mari

One of the oldest settlements in the region, Mari now is not much more than rough, dry remains in adobe of a once ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from Syria. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Asia.
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