Syria's treasures in one place

Explore the archaeological sites that shaped Syria's history and make it your next tourist destination.

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Al-Mshari Mosque

(Also Known as the Mosque of Zayd ibn Thabit al-Ansari) Built in 1187, following the recapture of the city by Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi (Saladin), this mosque is believed to have

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Khan Al-Hanta

Khan al-Hinṭa, or the Grain Khan, was historically used for the storage and trade of wheat, playing a vital role in the commercial life of the city. Constructed in the

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The Harbour Mosque

One of the rarest and most architecturally unique mosques in Latakia, Al-Mina Mosque—also locally known as “Jami‘ al-Iskala” (the Dock Mosque)—stands out for both its distinctive maritime location and elevated

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Al-Maqbi Souq

One of the oldest traditional markets in the region, al-Souq al-Maqbi—literally “the Vaulted Market”—stands as a living testament to Ottoman-style commercial architecture. The market earned its name from sections that

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Saint George’s Church

St. George’s Church is considered one of the most renowned churches in Latakia, located in the goldsmiths’ souk within the Old City. It is named after St. George the Trophy-Bearer,

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Al-Mansouri Al-Zaheri Great Mosque

The Great Al-Mansouri Al-Zahiri Mosque features an open-air courtyard with a well at its center, surrounded by a marble column-shaped crown. An eastern portico supported by stone arches leads to

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Al-Khashash Mosque

Constructed in 1482 by Ala al-Din al-Khashash al-Ma’arri al-Tarabulsi, it prominently features a distinct Mamluk architectural style.

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Church of St. Nicholas

St. Nicholas Church is one of the city’s oldest and most iconic churches. Its original construction date is unknown, but its earliest documented renovation was in 1722, following the partial

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