Sacred Destinations

Many who have not been to Syria think that this is some kind dangerous country, an enemy of the mighty superpower USA. It is sad that this country has been ignored for so many years, its people living in ignorance and deprived of the development seen by many other nations. Nevertheless, in a sense it is good that the country is still quite untainted with modern development and you can pretty much see many sights in its original condition (ruins). It is a matter of time before the country will eventually open up and sanctions by the US stops. Meanwhile, you can enjoy the many untainted views of this country.

Although predominantly Muslim, the country is home to many Christian, Roman, Byzantine etc. monuments. The list is endless:

• Bride of the Desert - Palmyra (mentioned in the Old Testament)
• The Roman city of Apamea
• The mighty amphitheater in Bosra
• The only surviving Aramaic-speaking community of Maalula
• The "greatest crusader castle" of Krak Des Chaveliers
• The Dead Cities of Sherjilla, Al Bara, Ebla etc. which were once cities of the Byzantine era
• Qalat Sala'a'din which is said to be one of the most beautiful overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
• One of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world - Aleppo
• Endless scenery of beautiful mountains and farms in the "green" north-west part of Syria (looks as if you're in Switzerland!)

The many sights make a tour of Syria truly a heritage tour and makes the visit sacred. So if anyone of you would like a crash course of world history and religion, visit Syria. You may visit the website of Sacred Destinations for more insights into what Syria has to offer - http://www.sacred-destinations.com/syria/.