Bosra Roman Theatre: The Stage Hidden Inside a Fortress
Discover Bosra Roman Theatre, its extraordinary 2nd-century basalt architecture, later fortified walls and practical tips for visiting southern Syria.
Our Lady of Saydnaya: Inside Syria’s Mountain Monastery
Explore Our Lady of Saydnaya Monastery north of Damascus: its sacred icon, pilgrimage traditions, historic architecture and respectful visiting advice.
Azm Palace in Hama: The Ottoman House Beside the Orontes
Discover the Azm Palace in Hama, an 18th-century governor’s residence beside the Orontes River, its architecture, museum history and visiting tips.
Mariamite Cathedral: A Living Church in Damascus
Explore Mariamite Cathedral in Old Damascus, its centuries of Orthodox worship, reconstructed church and practical visiting advice.
Temple of Bel in Palmyra: What Still Remains
Explore the Temple of Bel in Palmyra: its ancient history, distinctive architecture, 2015 destruction and what visitors can see today.
Great Mosque of Aleppo: A Sacred Heart Rebuilt
Discover the Great Mosque of Aleppo, its medieval minaret, restoration and 2026 reopening, with practical visiting guidance.
Apamea in Syria: Walking the Great Street of Columns
Explore Apamea near Hama: its monumental colonnaded street, Seleucid and Roman history, conservation and practical visiting advice.
Saint Thecla’s Convent in Maaloula: A Sanctuary in the Rock
Discover Saint Thecla’s Convent in Maaloula, its mountain setting, the saint’s legend, sacred grotto, Orthodox heritage and practical visitor advice.
Saladin Castle in Syria: The Fortress Carved from a Mountain
Discover Saladin Castle near Latakia: its extraordinary rock-cut moat, Crusader and Ayyubid history, UNESCO heritage and visitor tips.
Ugarit in Syria: The City That Wrote Its Own Alphabet
Visit Ugarit near Latakia: explore its Bronze Age palace, ancient trade, 30-sign cuneiform alphabet, and practical tips for visiting the Syrian coast.