A Virtual Visit to Aleppo - The Crown Gem of Syria 
Aleppo is the Latin name for the city and its Arabic name is Halab. Aleppo plays a vital role in the history of the area since the time of the Acadians and the Amorites. Halfway between the Euphrates and the coast, Aleppo's location made her a natural com... more - travel report by cool_imad 

Damaskus, die Schöne 
Damaskus liegt unter einem Deckel von Smog, der die Sonne verschwimmen läßt und das Atmen schwer macht, aber es ist die Schöne, von der seit Jahrhunderten berichtet wird. Selbst der Prophet weigerte sich, die Stadt zu besuchen, denn er wollte das Paradies... more - travel report by hieronyma 

Aleppo, Syria, a journey into another world 
Expression of power is the ctadelle of Aleppo. Nobody knew the emperor, the faceless, because in throne room the light blinded the guests, they weren't able to make out his face. Fear was the basis of his power, he was able to go around town unrecognised... more - travel report by hieronyma 

Palmyra, Syria, the pink town in the desert 
Palmyra, the town of Zenobia, isn't to describe. She lies in all her greatness and beauty in the sun light as 2000 years ago, when it was an important station for the carawanes, travelling between the Mediterranean and the countries of Mesopotamia and Ara... more - travel report by hieronyma 

Syria revisited - Ma'alula and other magic places 
In Mar Sergio, high above Ma'alua, Pater Taufik of the Melchite- Roman Church pursues the goal of closing the gap between the Greek-Orthodox Church and Rome, concerned too with connections to the Syrian government and the Moslem community. Hiking through... more - travel report by hieronyma 

Dier ez-Zur: City on the Euphrates (In Progress!) 
While there may not be much in the way of tourist attractions, Deir ez-Zur stands out for me and other travellers I've talked to mostly because of its people. Getting to Dier ez-Zur is not for the faint of heart. Crossing the Syrian desert in summer or ea... more - travel report by victorsglobe 

Damascus along our way. 
Damascus, capital of the islamic replubic of Syria. Everywhere there are signs and statues of the old and new head of state. Typical middle eastern city with it's markets, small alleys and overall friendly people. more - travel report by schoelink