Syria

Ancient cities awaiting recovery after war.

US travel advisory: Level 4 · checked 2026-11-02
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0
This is a first draft of the Syria list. The full region guide is being written, and tiers may still change.

The Short List

Must-See

Must-See
Cities · UNESCO

Damascus

One of the oldest cities in the world, with the Umayyad Mosque.

Guide Coming Soon
Must-See
Heritage · UNESCO

Palmyra

Great Roman ruins, badly damaged in the war.

Guide Coming Soon

Worth a Detour

Worth a Detour
Heritage · UNESCO

Krak des Chevaliers

The finest surviving Crusader castle.

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Worth a Detour
Heritage · UNESCO

Aleppo

A great citadel, in a city scarred by war.

Guide Coming Soon

On the Map

Grey pins: guides still being written.