best places to visit in syria
Krak des Chevaliers
Krak des Chevaliers is a medieval castle in Syria and one of the most important preserved medieval castles in the world.
The castle was built on a strategically important spot 40 km from the city of Homs, in the middle of the Syrian desert. What made this spot so strategic was that only one route led from the city of Antioch south to Beirut, Lebanon, and the Mediterranean, and that route passed through Homs Gap. Krak des Chevaliers sits atop the 650-meter hill which dominates the surrounding countryside and overlooks this ancient highway. Other than its historic significance it is still one of the best-preserved examples of European medieval military architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Damascus
Damascus is the capital of Syria and the oldest capital in the world.
The city offers endless exciting and attractive spots to visit. In Damascus, you can enjoy some Middle Eastern food, along with ice cream, candy, and cakes. It is also considered one of the best places in Syria for finding amazing souqs (marketplaces) spread across the city. One of the extremely popular souks of Syria is the Souq Al Hamidiyeh, where you can find some of the best traditional goods in the country. Damascus still holds some of Syria’s famous landmarks – the ones that did not get destroyed by civil unrest and war.
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