A major attraction in the centre of the city, visible from nearly anywhere, is the old fortress, The Citadel. Situated on a hill, the fort gives an insight to the various wars that took place here. Guided tours are available for the visitors to enjoy the place.

The San Sebastian is an old cathedral and a monastery with beautiful lawns and ancient architecture. An interesting collection of antiquities and relics which range from the Stone Age to the modern period can be found in the Archaeological Museum of Aleppo. Also, artefacts from the Greek, Roman and Islamic periods are featured in the museum.

The Great Mosque is a beautiful structure and the largest mosque in the city. The splendid architecture which includes carved marbles, stunning minarets and pavilions is a delight to watch.

Shoppers can revel in the various markets, also known as ‘souqs’, where they will find apparels, jewellery, electronics and other household stuff.

Major sights of Damascus include:
The National Museum of Damascus, which displays a wonderful archaeological and historical collection.
The Omayyad Mosque

A major historical and cultural site, Bosra contains several ruins from the Roman Empire as well as the Islamic period. Many of these sites also hold annual festi...