Aleppo – al-Fardous Mosque حلب – جامع الفردوس
al-Fardous Mosque (جامع الفردوس), also known as Madrasa al-Fardous (مدرسة الفردوس), is one of the most attractive Islamic sites in the city …
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 – 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 – 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 …
Palmyra – Qalaat Shirkuh تدمر – قلعة شيركوه
Located west of Palmyra (تدمر) and constructed with stones from its ancient ruins is the Ayyubid-era fortress Qalaat Shirkuh (قلعة شيركوه). Featuring …