Qasr al-Banat, one of Raqqa’s most significant archaeological landmarks
Raqqa, Jan. 20 (SANA) Qasr al-Banat, an 11th-century palace southeast of the Syrian city of Raqqa, remains one of the…
The Kurds in Syria: A deep-rooted presence and an Active Role in the National Fabric
Damascus, Jan. 18 (SANA) The Kurds constitute one of the most important social and cultural components of Syrian society and…
Scenes of Bakfala village in Jisr al-Shughur area western Idleb countryside, Syria
Bakfala is a Syrian village located in Jisr al-Shughur area of western Idleb countryside, northwestern Syria. The village is known…
Syria’s glorious textile industry fights extinction and embraces the future
Damascus – January. 17 (SANA) Syria’s textile industry has long stood as a cornerstone of the national economy, with a…
Snow at Mount Nabi Younis(1,550 m above sea level) in Lattakia Province, western Syria.
Lattakia Jan. 13 (SANA) Snow at Mount Nabi Younis (1,550 m above sea level) in Lattakia Province, western Syria.
Damascus and its seven famed gates… where history meets the stars
Damascus, (SANA) Kisan, Sharqi, Touma, al-Saghir, al-Jabiya, al-Faradis, and al-Farj—the names of the seven historic gates of Damascus, each carries…
Five-star Khan Suleiman Pasha Hotel inaugurated in Old Damascus
Damascus, Jan. 6 (SANA) Minister of Tourism Mazen al-Salhani on Monday inaugurated the five-star Khan Suleiman Pasha Hotel in Damascus…
Hammam Al-Bakri in Damascus: A living memory through the centuries
Damascus, (SANA) In the heart of Damascus’ Old City, amid narrow alleys and historic neighborhoods, Hammam Al-Bakri stands as one…
Ain al-Zarqa waterfall flows again in Idleb after heavy rainfall
Idleb, Jan. 4 (SANA) Ain al-Zarqa Waterfall, located in the town of Darkoush, west of Idleb province in northwestern Syria,…
Great Umayyad mosque of Damascus, a millennial symbol of faith and coexistence
Damascus, Jan 2 (SANA) – The Great Umayyad Mosque of Damascus, one of the oldest and most important religious monuments…
Aleppo Citadel: Witness to the city’s great history and legacy
Damascus, Jan. 2 (SANA) Towering above Aleppo’s Old City, the Aleppo Citadel has stood for centuries as both a military…
Syria launches new national strategy to safeguard cultural heritage
Damascus, Jan. 1 (SANA) The General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums on Thursday announced the outlines of Syria’s new national…
Christians in Damascus celebrate New Year with prayers and masses
Damascus, Jan. 1 (SANA) Christian denominations across Damascus marked the New Year with prayers and masses in churches throughout the…
A living museum in Old Damascus keeps centuries of heritage alive
Damascus, Dec. 31 (SANA) In the historic al-Qanawat neighborhood of Old Damascus stands the Damascene Heritage House, a space that…
Cultural Bus brings holiday joy to children in Saidnaya, Damascus countryside
Damascus countryside, Dec. 31 (SANA) The Cultural Bus of the Damascus Countryside Directorate of Culture continued its tours across the governorate,…
Maaloula…Cradle of Aramaic and Example of Coexistence between Christians and Muslims
Maaloula, Dec 11 (SANA) Nestled in the Qalamoun mountains, about 56 kilometers northeast of Damascus, the historic Syrian town of…
“Al-Batrani Garden”… A living memory and social haven in Lattakia province
Al-Batrani Garden in Lattakia province offers a natural refuge within the city’s old neighborhoods, surrounding the historic mosque built in…
Tourism Directorate: 748 food venues, 327 lodging facilities operating in Damascus
The Directorate of Tourism in Damascus reported that 748 food establishments—including fast-food outlets, tea lounges and cafés—and 327 licensed lodging facilities are currently…
Syria signs tourism program with Arab Tourism Organization to boost investment
The Syrian Ministry of Tourism signed on Thursday an executive program with the Arab Tourism Organization, aimed at advancing tourism…
Talks in Riyadh focus on Saudi investment in Syrian tourism sector
Syrian Minister of Tourism Mazen Al-Salhani met on Tuesday with Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud in Riyadh on the…
Syrian Tourism Minister affirms commitment to peace and international cooperation
Syria participated in the 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly, which opened Friday (Nov 7) in the Saudi…
Syria, Saudi Arabia discuss tourism investment opportunities
Syrian Minister of Tourism Mazen al-Salhani met with Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih on Monday to discuss…
UAE’s Sheikha Al Nowais elected first woman to lead UN Tourism in Riyadh
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) elected Emirati Sheikha Nasser Al Nowais as its Secretary-General for the 2026-2029 term,…
Syrian and Saudi tourism ministers discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in Riyadh
Syrian Minister of Tourism Mazen al-Salhani met with his Saudi counterpart Ahmed Aqeel Al-Khateeb in Riyadh to explore avenues for…
Tourism minister meets Jordanian counterpart in Riyadh on UN Tourism Assembly sidelines
Syrian Minister of Tourism, Mazen al-Salhani, met on Saturday with Jordanian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Imad Hijazin, on the…
Antiquities Authority, JICA Discuss Urban Planning for Old Damascus and Aleppo
Anas Haj Zeidan, Director General of Antiquities and Museums, met Sunday with a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency…
Tourism, Civil Aviation Authorities agree on Training Cooperation in Hospitality
The General Authority for Tourism and Hotel Training and the General Authority of Civil Aviation held a coordination meeting Sunday…
Syrian-Emirati talks on tourism investment opportunities and sector reactivation
Damascus, SANA-Tourism Minister, Mazen al-Salhani, discussed on Monday with an Emirati delegation, headed by businessman Khalaf al-Habtoor, investment prospects between…
Ballouran Dam: A water resource and tourist destination in Latakia
Latakia, SANA- The Dama of Ballouran is located about 30 kilometers north of Latakia, serving as a vital water source…
Mashta al-Helou… a tourist town embracing heritage and nature, Tartous province
Tartous, SANA-The beauty of natural, archaeological features, tourist services, and stunning views that Mashta al-Helou town enjoys makes it one…
A town in Homs countryside highlights the beautiful tourist face of the countryside
Homs, SANA - Away from the hustle and bustle of cities, many visitors from various provinces have taken refuge in…
First Free Public Beach Opens in Latakia
Latakia, SANA – The first free public beach in Latakia Governorate was inaugurated in the Blue Beach area, following the…
Tourist delegations from several countries visit Bosra al-Sham
Daraa, SANA-Three tourist groups comprising 20 tourists from Europe, Asia, the Americas, and New Zealand visited the ancient city of…
Ministry of Tourism signs memorandum of understanding launch major development and tourism projects
Damascus, SANA - The Ministry of Tourism signed a memorandum of understanding with the Syrian International Insurance Holding Company (SIDH)…
FAO: The drought in Syria is unprecedented in 60 years
Rome, SANA-The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) stated that the severe climatic conditions experienced during the current agricultural…
UN ocean Conference kicks off in France with calls to boost marine protections
Nice, SANA- The UN Ocean Conference in the French city, Nice, kicked off Monday with calls to ban bottom trawling and…
Aleppo DGAM : Over 750 foreign delegations have visited archaeological sites Since the beginning of the year
Aleppo, SANA-The Directorate of Antiquities and Museums in Aleppo has announced that more than 750 foreign delegations have visited the…
Minister of tourism inaugurates art house hotel, a 5-Star establishment in Mezzeh, Damascus
Damascus, SANA- Tourism Minister Mazen al-Salhani inaugurated on Saturday the Art House Hotel, a 5-star establishment located in the Mezzeh…
Syria, Italy to boost tourism ties
Damascus, SANA- Tourism Minister, Mazen al-Salhani, discussed on Thursday with charge d’ Affairs of the Italian Embassy in Damascus, Stefano…
Experts push to restore Syria’s heritage sites, including renowned Roman ruins at Palmyra
Palmyra, SANA- One of Syria’s six UNESCO World Heritage sites, Palmyra was once a key hub to the ancient Silk…
Damascus National Museum houses treasures from successive civilizations
Damascus,SANA- The Damascus National Museum is one of the most important in the world and contains archaeological pieces that tell…
Aleppo… one of the oldest inhabited cities throughout history
Aleppo, SANA- Aleppo province is located in northern Syria and is adjacent to the southern borders of Turkey and it…
