City: Syria
Top Things to do in Syria
What to do and see in Syria, Syria: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Coordinates: 35°N 38°E / 35°N 38°E / 35; 38
Restaurants in Syria
1. Takiyya Suleimaniah Souq
2. Saint Simon Citadel (Sam’an Citadel, Qalat Samaan)
3. Dead City of Serjilla
4. Old City
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 105 reviews
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.
5. Damascus Umayyad Mosque
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 219 reviews
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.
6. Site of Palmyra
7. Deir Mar Musa El-Habashi
8. Roman Theatre of Palmyra
9. Damascus Center
10. Souq al-Hamidiyyeh
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
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.
