Hama – Qasr al-Azem حماة – قصر العظم
One of the most attractive residential buildings in Syria is Qasr al-Azem (قصر العظم) of Hama (حماة). It was constructed in 1740 …
Hama – al-Nuri Mosque حماة – جامع النوري
al-Nuri Mosque (جامع النوري) was constructed in 1163 during the reign of Nur al-Din Mahmoud Zenki (نور الدين محمود زنكي). Acknowledging the …
Hama – Mosques حماة – الجوامع
The city of Hama (حماة) has several historic mosques worth visiting in addition to the famed Great Mosque of Hama (جامع حماة …
Hama – Old Houses حماة – البيوت القديمة
Much of the historic center of Hama (حماة) was destroyed by armed conflict in 1982. The Syrian government launched a major offensive …
Homs – Khalid Ibn al-Walid Mosque حمص – مسجد خالد ابن الوليد
The Ottoman-era Khalid Ibn al-Walid Mosque (مسجد خالد ابن الوليد) is perhaps the most famous monument in the city of Homs (حمص). …
Homs – Qasr al-Zahrawi حمص – قصر الزهراوي
One of the most beautiful historic houses in Homs (حمص) is Qasr al-Zahrawi (قصر الزهراوي), located in the old city neighborhood of …
Homs – Mosques حمص – الجوامع
There are numerous historic mosques (الجوامع) scattered throughout the old city of Homs (حمص), though little research is available on most of …
Homs – Citadel & City Walls حمص – القلعه و جدران المدينه
Remains of the Homs Citadel (قلعه حمص), located southwest of the old city, appear to be of Ayyubid origin. The fortifications were …
Homs – Churches حمص – كنائس
The old city of Homs (حمص) has several historic churches (كنائس) worth visiting. Most interesting is the Roman Orthodox St. Elian Church …
Homs – Old Houses حمص – البيوت القديمة
While often overlooked by visitors, the old city of Homs (حمص) is rich in historic residential architecture. Most of these houses were …