top places to visit in Syria

Top 8 tourist attractions of Syria

Are you curious about the top tourist attractions sites of Syria and want to discover the different places to visit, the best ones, and understand the historical side of Syria?
Congratulations! You are absolutely in the right place. You’ll get all your questions answered (perhaps a bit more)

Syria is a country rich in history and is an architectural masterpiece. Yes, there has been war and far too much destruction, but there are also a lot of beautiful places in Syria to visit That’s why Syria Scope Travel is your perfect choice If you want to visit Syria soon read more about the Visa.

Syria is home to many breathtaking historical sites. Firstly,

1. Damascus

the capital of Syria, one of the oldest cities in the world. Damascus is a treasure filled with ancient buildings that tell stories about the long history of Syria.

2. Umayyad mosque

considered the largest and oldest mosque in the world. Also, it is a historical architectural masterpiece that reflects how great the mosque’s design is.

in addition, The mosque is characterized by a unique blend of Islamic artistic elements making it a top-visit Syrian attraction site.
You can explore more here, the Umayyad mosque.

the Umayyad mosque is the top-visited mosque in Damascus

3. Al-Azim palace

An iconic symbol was built in 1749.

equally important, Have you heard that Al-Azim Palace was the private residence of As’ad pasha Al-Azim, the governor of Damascus? In addition, Al-Azim Palace now houses the Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions.

4. Al-Hamidiyah souq

It is the most affordable, convenient-located souq in Damascus and a popular attraction site for visitors and Syrian people.

Everything you need you can find here, not only clothes but also traditional crafts, jewelry, spices, and the famous Syrian ice cream in the Bakdash store, so do all your last-minute shopping here!
You can explore more about the Famous souqs in Damascus.

5. Palmyra

Doubtless, it is the most remarkable site of all tourist attractions in Syria. Palmyra is an important cultural center of the ancient world and breathtaking in magnitude despite the destruction from the war. Furthermore, Palmyra is a UNESCO-protected heritage site.

Our Syria scope travel guide advises you to bring your sunscreen and maybe a hat then come experience travel to Syria with us.

6. Aleppo citadel

One of the oldest and largest castles in the world, and guess what is the great news? the Aleppo citadel is open again for tourists!

Nevertheless, you’ll definitely enjoy the panoramic views of Aleppo city from the top so don’t forget to take a memorable picture with you.

in like manner, If you have an interest in religious sites ask Syria Scope Travel Guide about the Great Mosque of Aleppo.

7. Khan As’ad Pasha

It is the largest khan in the old city of Damascus, it was built and named after As’ad Pasha Alazem as mentioned before. Moreover, The design of the khan includes 8 small domes and one large central opening. The design helps provide protection from the climate during the hot summer and cold winter seasons. then, Simply take your time strolling around this place and discover the details. besides, Do you know that nowadays lots of people set up their wedding there?.

Khan As’ad pasha

8. Krak des Chevaliers

It is a medieval castle in Syria, approximately 40 kilometers west of the city of Homs. This type of place awakens special emotions when visiting. Since 2006 the castle of Krak des Chevaliers has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. finally, You’ll be loaded with facts from Syria Scope Travel’s guide.

9. Maaloula

Maaloula is a remarkable village nestled in the mountains of Syria, it’s a town in the Rif Dimashq Governorate, about 56 km northeast of Damascus.
UNESCO classifies the city and its surroundings as cultural sites.
It has also captivated the hearts of travelers for centuries, particularly as one of the last remaining places where people still speak Aramaic, the language spoken by Jesus Christ.

For more information about traveling to Syria, please contact us today! Alternatively, check out our extensive range of group Syria tours.

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    Josh
    Josh
    2024-06-23
    Lulu was our tour guide in Damascus in October 2022 and she was the best guide we could‘ve hopefully for! We had a tight schedule so we asked to see as much as possible, which she happily obliged to. She has a very interesting background, knowing every last bit of the city, its culture, history and food! She speaks multiple languages, including Japanese (!) and was just a fantastic guide to have. 10/10 would recommend.
    Samantha Echeverria
    Samantha Echeverria
    2024-06-23
    An extraordinary and humbling experience. From start to finish the whole experience was an adventure, learning of the Syrians deep history gives a great insight to their collective strength and dedication to their culture. To walk the same footsteps as mentioned in the Bible and Quran is profound and indescribable. Overall I was incredibly humbled by my experience in Syria. Thank you again for the experience of a lifetime, and I look forward to coming back to Syria soon 🤲🏼
    Per Sommer
    Per Sommer
    2024-05-31
    Jeg rejste tre dage sammen med Tambi i det nordlige Syrien. Det var en uforglemmelig oplevelse. Sammen besøgte vi Homes, Krak de Chevaliers, Maloula, Aleppo, Arward Island og Apamea. Ikke bare er Tambi blevet en god ven, men han har også en kæmpe viden om de steder, som vi besøgte. Et af højdepunkterne var også at være på besøg hos Tambi i hans lejlighed og møde hans kone. Her fik vi te, kager og en god snak om oplevelserne under den lange krige. Jeg kan kun give Tambi mine varmeste anbefalinger.
    Marco Arenas
    Marco Arenas
    2024-05-31
    I was in Syria a few years ago doing a little tour with Ayoub and the experience was amazing, Ayoub and his team were marvelous guides all around the country, making the most of the trip. Their service is amazing. I highly recommend Ayoub because he is reliable and well-organized. I am looking forward to coming back to Syria!
    Junaidi
    Junaidi
    2024-05-21
    I recently had the pleasure of exploring Syria with Tambee as our tour guide, and I can't recommend him highly enough. Tambee’s deep knowledge of Syria's rich history and culture brought every site we visited to life. His passion for the country was evident in the way he shared stories and historical insights, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. Tambee’s professionalism and attentiveness were remarkable. He ensured our group felt safe and comfortable at all times, handling all logistics seamlessly. His ability to navigate the complexities of travel in Syria, combined with his warm and friendly demeanor, made our journey both smooth and memorable. What I really love is his knowledge of Islamic History. The way he told me the History of Islam while we are standing on the historical site itself just gave me goosebumps. He can make the history comes to life. In summary, Tambee is an exceptional tour guide whose expertise and dedication significantly enhanced our Syrian adventure. If you're planning a trip to Syria, do yourself a favor and contact Tambee. You won't be disappointed!
    Joel Lara
    Joel Lara
    2024-05-20
    Everything on the tour was amazing. Whatever you need to feel comfortable, they will go out of their way to make sure you feel okay. Tambi was our tour guide and I honestly would not have switched anything about it. He is one of the best tour guides I’ve ever met. Someone that is really passionate about sharing the past, present and future of Syria. You need to book your trip to Syria as soon as possible. There is so much history to be seen in this country. Do yourself a favor and don’t listen to what western media would say about this country. Saying it’s all about terrorism and dangerous, that’s a HUGE lie, go see for yourself how kind and loving those people in Syria are. As for the war in Israel, it feels really safe in Syria. You going there gives people hope for a better future. Visa costs depend on nationality. As a US citizen my Visa was pretty costly 220$. It was WORTH IT!
    Cymbie Lumbao
    Cymbie Lumbao
    2024-05-20
    Syria was definitely on our list of country to visit. It exceeded our expectations! Syrians are the most hospitable and warmest people we have ever met. The history is amazing! Tambee is our tour guide and Tayseer is our driver. They are the best! Tambee is very passionate about his country and their history. We felt really safe and well taken care of. We would definitely visit again. We went in for a tour of Syria and came out with a lifelong Syrian friends! 🙏🏽🇸🇾 thank you for a wonderful experience! Shukran!
    Rahul Mudumba
    Rahul Mudumba
    2024-05-19
    Tambee was fantastic, and made sure I had an incredible trip!
    Filippo Volpato
    Filippo Volpato
    2024-05-18
    Tambee was the most exquisite guide we could have ever wanted. Always attentive, extremely knowledgeable and open to adjust the itinerary based on your interests (expect surprises for you!). Hopefully we will be back to this beautiful country, that Tambee made us fall in love with.
    Michael Van Arragon
    Michael Van Arragon
    2024-05-18
    Ask for Tambee! There is so much to learn about the history and future of our shared humanity in this important and beautiful country. I travelled 10 days across a large part of Syria and wish I could've stayed. Tambee who emphasizes the "intangible" is a talented and enthusiastic story teller with an amazing personal connection to the people and culture. He will help you come away with a big picture appreciation of everything youre seeing and with a specialist's attention to detail; help you deepen your own sense of what is happening today in the region. These are some seriously friendly people- a visit to Syria like this one is so special.
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