Things to Do in Syria

There are 132 attractions in Syria. Palmyra Castle, ancient fortified citadel overlooking palmyra's archaeological ruins, is the most popular.

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All Archaeological Sites 70 Religious Sites 33 Castles & Palaces 15 Monuments & Memorials 13 Mountains & Peaks 4 Museums 3 Stadiums & Sports 3 Parks & Reserves 3 Lakes 3 Plazas & Squares 3 Markets & Bazaars 2 Historic Buildings 2 Rivers & Waterways 1 Theaters 1 Area 1
Umayyad Mosque
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Umayyad Mosque
Historic mosque and early Islamic architectural masterpiece
Mosque
Great Mosque of Aleppo
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Great Mosque of Aleppo
Medieval mosque in Aleppo, largely destroyed in conflict
Mosque
Temple of Bel
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Temple of Bel
Ancient Palmyra temple, central to Syrian heritage
Temple
Sulaymaniyya Takiyya
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Sulaymaniyya Takiyya
Ottoman-era complex and mosque in Damascus
Religious Site
Church of Saint Simeon Stylites
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Church of Saint Simeon Stylites
Ruined Byzantine church built around famous saint's column
Religious Site
Nabi Habeel Mosque
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Nabi Habeel Mosque
Shrine and mosque said to house Abel's tomb
Mosque
Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus
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Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus
Historic Orthodox cathedral in Damascus with ancient mosaics
Religious Site
Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque
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Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque
Prominent mosque in Homs honoring military commander Khalid
Mosque
Dura-Europos church
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Dura-Europos church
Ancient Syrian house-church with early Christian wall paintings
Church
Our Lady of Saidnaya Monastery
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Our Lady of Saidnaya Monastery
Ancient Syrian Christian monastery and pilgrimage site
Religious Site
Sayyidah Ruqayya Mosque
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Sayyidah Ruqayya Mosque
Shiite shrine commemorating Ruqayya, daughter of Imam Husayn
Mosque
Cathedral of Saint Elijah, Aleppo
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Cathedral of Saint Elijah, Aleppo
Historic cathedral in Aleppo with ancient Christian heritage
Church
Forty Martyrs Cathedral
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Forty Martyrs Cathedral
Historic Armenian Apostolic cathedral in Aleppo
Church
Khusruwiyah Mosque
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Khusruwiyah Mosque
Historic Umayyad-era mosque and ruined architectural site
Mosque
Temple of Jupiter, Damascus
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Temple of Jupiter, Damascus
Roman-era temple remains in the Umayyad Mosque compound
Temple
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition
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Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition
Historic Orthodox cathedral in Damascus' old city
Church
Great Mosque of al-Nuri, Homs
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Great Mosque of al-Nuri, Homs
Landmark mosque in Homs with historic minaret
Mosque
Nur al-Din Mosque
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Nur al-Din Mosque
Historic mosque in Hama Governorate
Mosque
Sinan Pasha Mosque (Damascus)
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Sinan Pasha Mosque (Damascus)
16th-century Ottoman mosque in Damascus' old city
Mosque
Al-Adiliyah Mosque
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Al-Adiliyah Mosque
Historic Aleppo mosque with medieval origins
Mosque
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Aleppo
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Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Aleppo
Historic Franciscan church in Aleppo's old city
Church
Darwish Pasha Mosque
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Darwish Pasha Mosque
Ottoman-era mosque in Damascus' historic old city
Mosque
Uwais al-Qarni Mosque
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Uwais al-Qarni Mosque
Historic Sunni mosque in Raqqa
Mosque
Al-Omari Mosque (Bosra)
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Al-Omari Mosque (Bosra)
Ancient mosque in Bosra incorporating Roman and Umayyad elements
Mosque
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