Damascus (Tartous), Syria

The oldest continuously inhabited city in the world still has city walls and gates encompassing the old town. The highlights of the city could also serve as a walk through the great empires of the past. Must-see attractions include the Omayyad Mosque, Azem Palace, St. Ananias Church, Damascus Citadel, Old Souks like Al-Hamidieyeh and Midhat Pasha, Bimarstan Al-Nory, Saladdin's Tomb, St. Paul Church and Al-Takieh Al-Suleimaniyeh.

Language: Arabic     Currency: Syrian pound