Syria

Hisn al-Akrad Castle (the Arabic pronunciation) is one of Syria’s most known landmarks. It was built in 1031 AD for the prince of Aleppo. The castle became the headquarters of the Crusader Knights Hospitaller during the 12th and 13th centuries. The castle is 650 metre-high and was initially constructed form reminisce of an earlier fort. ►

Hisn al-Akrad Castle (the Arabic pronunciation) is one of Syria’s most known landmarks. It was built in 1031 AD for the prince of Aleppo. The castle became the headquarters of the Crusader Knights Hospitaller during the 12th and 13th centuries. The castle is 650 metre-high and was initially constructed form reminisce of an earlier fort. The castle gives you a taste of medieval military architecture, which can be quite an experience!

The Citadel of Salah Ed-Din is another example of the Crusader-era fortifications. It was originally built by the Byzantines before it was captured by Salahaldin in 1188. In 2006, the site was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Ruins of Palmyra is another UNESCO-listed site in Syria. Palmyra is a city of the ancient civilization that took place on Syria’s land. Back then, the city was a trading hub. The city is mentioned in so many historical writings and has its place in the Bible, which makes Syria, as a whole, an experience for those who wish to get a glimpse of the past with modern technological means. The city was part of the stopping points while traveling the Silk Road.

Apamea is an ancient site of Roman ruins. It’s said that the city was built in the 4th century BC. Just like Palmyra, Apamea thrived as a commercial hub under Roman rule. Despite being primarily a Roman ruins site, it also has some Seleucid ruins in it.

Ancient Bosra is another breath-taking place in Syria. It feels like a time machine that takes it to the ancient times of the Romans and the Greeks. Not only that, the site has many remains dated back to the times of Nabatean, Byzantine, and Muslim. One of the site’s biggest landmarks is the Bosra Theatre which was built under the Roman emperor Trajan.

Aleppo Citadel, one of the largest and oldest castles in the world is located in the Aleppo, a northern city in Syria. Like all historical sites in Syria, the citadel was occupied throughout out many civilizations, including Greeks, Armenians, Byzantines, Ayyubids and Ottomans. However, most of what’s left currently is from the Ayyubid ruling era. The site has been a has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986.
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