Damascus Marathon 2026 to promote sports tourism and Syrian heritage
Damascus, Oct. 20 (SANA) Damascus will host the 2026 edition of its marathon next Friday, with runners from 24 countries…
Syrian-Italian mission uncovers 4000-year-old archaeological remains at Tell al-Samhana
Latakia, Oct. 19 (SANA) The joint Syrian-Italian archaeological mission has uncovered architectural features dating to the Middle and Late Bronze…
Idlib tour introduces 100 university students to archaeological and natural heritage
Idlib, Oct. 19 (SANA) A tourism tour organized by Syria’s Ministry of Tourism introduced 100 university students to Idlib Governorate’s…
Italian ambassador tours Aleppo heritage sites, affirms support for restoration
Aleppo, Oct. 18 (SANA) Italian Ambassador to Syria Stefano Ravagnan conducted a field tour Sunday across several historical and archaeological…
Darkush in Idlib showcases scenic landscapes along the Orontes River
Idlib, Oct. 18 (SANA) Darkush is a town in northwestern Syria’s Idlib Governorate, located along the Orontes River near the…
Damascus nurseries produce 900,000 plants yearly to expand green spaces
Damascus, Oct. 15 (SANA) Nurseries run by Damascus' Parks Directorate supply the capital with around 300,000 seedlings and plants annually,…
Syrian Tourism Minister says UN code accession ensures safe, reliable travel experience
Damascus, Oct. 13 (SANA) Minister of Tourism Mazen al-Salhani affirmed Tuesday that Syria's official accession to the International Code for…
Syria officially joins UN Tourism International Code for Protection of Tourists
Damascus, Oct. 12 (SANA) Syria has officially joined the International Code for the Protection of Tourists, operated by the United…
Idlib’s ancient villages preserve Syria’s architectural and cultural heritage
Damascus, Oct. 12 (SANA) The remains of ancient villages in Idlib countryside provide a glimpse into rural life in northwestern…
Bosra al-Sham seeks to restore overlooked landmarks and expand tourism
Daraa, Oct. 12 (SANA) Restoration work at the historic Bosra al-Sham Citadel and its surroundings is progressing as authorities seek…
Syria’s al-Qatir Cave in Raqqa remains largely unexplored
Raqqa, Oct. 7 (SANA) Al-Qatir Cave, located in Kasrat Muhammad Ali village in Raqqa countryside, has served local residents for…
Saudi-Syrian motorcycle rally highlights ties, tourism in Syria
Homs, Oct. 8 (SANA) A Saudi-Syrian motorcycle rally touring Syria is combining sport with tourism and cultural visits, with participants…
45 Saudi motorcyclists arrive in Damascus for cross-border rally
Damascus, Oct. 3 (SANA) Forty-five Saudi motorcyclists arrived in Damascus after riding from Jeddah as part of the 2026 Saudi-Syrian…
Aleppo Citadel brings its history to life with interactive technology
Aleppo, Sept. 28 (SANA) Visitors to Aleppo Citadel can explore its history through interactive screens and digital content under Touristech,…
Latakia Marathon kicks off World Tourism Day activities in Syria
Latakia, Sept. 27 (SANA) Nearly 2,000 runners registered for the second Latakia Marathon on Saturday as the Syrian coastal province…
Kuwaiti cycling team arrives in Syria after journey through Saudi Arabia, Jordan
Daraa, Sept. 24 (SANA) A team of about 10 Kuwaiti cyclists arrived in southern Syria on Thursday after traveling through…
Maaloula preserves Syria’s ancient language and architectural heritage
Damascus, Sept. 21 (SANA) Nestled in the Qalamoun Mountains, the town of Maaloula carries layers of Syria’s cultural memory through…
Large audience welcomes Assala back to Damascus stage after 16 years
Damascus, Sept. 18 (SANA) Syrian singer Assala Nasri returned to the stage in Damascus on Thursday after a 16-year absence,…
Tourism rebounds in Syria’s Bosra al-Sham as restoration efforts gather pace
Daraa, Sept. 14 (SANA) Tourism is gaining momentum in the ancient city of Bosra al-Sham in southern Syria, as growing…
Syria plans Travel Forum 2026 to reconnect tourism sector with global markets
Damascus, Sept. 11 (SANA) Syria is preparing to host an international travel and tourism forum in Damascus later this month,…
Aegean Airlines discusses direct Syria-Greece flights
Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA) A delegation from Greek carrier Aegean Airlines visited Damascus International Airport on Wednesday to review its…
Al-Qadmous Summer Festival spotlights Syria’s local crafts and tourism
Tartous, Sept. 4 (SANA) Local artisans and small businesses are taking center stage at the al-Qadmous Summer Festival in Tartous,…
Damascus International Fair showcases centuries-old art of Damascene brocade
Damascus, Sept. 1 (SANA) At the 63rd Damascus International Fair, 23-year-old artisan Maher Deirki is giving visitors a close-up look…
Qattina Lake attracts families, visitors with scenic views and services
Homs, Aug. 24 (SANA) Qattina Lake in Homs countryside is seeing strong visitor turnout, particularly among families, drawn by its…
“Green Kassab Festival” highlights heritage and tourism in Syria’s Latakia countryside
Latakia, Aug. 16 (SANA) The “Green Kassab Festival” opened on Saturday evening at Kassab Tourist Complex in the countryside of…
23 Syrian artifacts returned from France displayed at Damascus Citadel
Damascus, Aug. 10 (SANA) The Damascus Citadel is hosting 23 Syrian archaeological artifacts that returned from France last July after…
Tourism Minister inaugurates Palm Village Hotel in Yaafour, Damascus countryside
Damascus countryside, Aug.1 (SANA) Minister of Tourism, Mazen Al-Salhani, inaugurated on Friday the four-star Palm Village Hotel in Yaafour area…
Syrian Airlines to resume Damascus-Madinah Saudi Arabia flights from Aug. 11
Damascus, July 31 (SANA) Syrian Airlines said on Thursday it will resume scheduled flights between Damascus and the Saudi city…
Syria launches first classic motorcycle rally to promote tourism
Damascus, July 24 (SANA) Syria’s first Classic Motorcycle Rally (Harley) kicked off on Friday with the participation of more than…
Syria welcomes 3.52 million visitors in the first Half of 2026
Damascus, Jul. 21 (SANA) — Syria’s tourism sector recorded significant growth during the first half of 2026, with the total…
Tartous launches summer festival to boost tourism and local business
Tartous, July 17 (SANA) Tartous Grand Festival opened on Friday on the city's waterfront promenade, bringing together dozens of Syrian…
Maktab Anbar gains international recognition with ICESCO heritage listing
Damascus, July 13 (SANA) Maktab Anbar, one of Damascus' most prominent historic landmarks and a leading example of 19th-century Damascene…
Krak des Chevaliers preserves nine centuries of Syria’s history
Homs, July 10 (SANA) The Krak des Chevaliers, one of Syria's best-known medieval landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site,…
Aleppo to host HOTUREX Syria 2026 hospitality exhibition
Damascus, July 7 (SANA) Syria's Ministry of Tourism will host HOTUREX Syria 2026, the International Hotel Equipment, Hospitality and Tourism…
Maaloula: The Syrian town where Aramaic still lives
Nestled among the rugged cliffs of the Qalamoun Mountains, about 56 kilometers north of Damascus, the Syrian town of Maaloula…
Syria’s historic Al-Omari Mosque in Daraa added to ICESCO heritage lists
Daraa, July 2 (SANA) The historic Al-Omari Mosque in the southern Syrian city of Daraa has been added to the…
Al-Mrah: Cradle of the Damask Rose and a living testament to Syrian cultural heritage
Damascus Countryside, June 29 (SANA) With the first rays of dawn every spring, farmers in the mountain village of al-Mrah…
Syrian-Turkish tourism forum in Latakia promotes cooperation
Latakia, June 29 (SANA) A Syrian-Turkish tourism forum concluded in Latakia with recommendations aimed at strengthening tourism cooperation and facilitating…
Damascene Aghabani in Douma… Story that preserves the memory of place
Damascus Countryside, June 24 (SANA) In the city of Douma, the bride of Eastern Ghouta, the craft of Aghabani continues…
Ruweiha Village: A Window into Syria’s Byzantine Past in Jabal al-Zawiya, Idlib
dlib, June 21 (SANA) Perched on the limestone highlands of Jabal al-Zawiya in southern Idlib, the ancient village of Ruweiha…
Saladin’s Citadel gains new attention after ICESCO Heritage listing
Latakia, June 20 (SANA) Saladin’s Citadel, one of Syria’s most significant medieval fortresses, has been added to the heritage lists…
Qalb Lozeh Church: Syria’s Byzantine masterpiece that influenced European architecture
Idlib, June 18 (SANA) Rising above the hills of northwestern Idlib, Qalb Lozeh Church stands as one of the most…
Syrian Village Festival opens in Damascus with focus on crafts and culture
Damascus, June 17 (SANA) The Syrian Village Festival opened on Tuesday at Umayyad Gardens in Damascus, bringing together artisans, small-business…
Syria’s coastal Tropical Forest offers visitors a taste of the tropics
Tartous, June 13 (SANA) A privately developed Tropical Forest on Syria's Mediterranean coast is attracting growing numbers of visitors, offering an…
Ancient Deir Mar Elian preserves spiritual and cultural heritage in Homs
Homs, June 12 (SANA) Nestled in the Warsha district of Homs, Deir Mar Elian stands as one of Syria's most…
Syria’s Apamea returns to spotlight with ISESCO heritage listing
Hama, June 10 (SANA) The ancient Syrian city of Apamea has regained international attention following its inclusion on the heritage…
Arwad, Syria’s only inhabited island, preserves centuries of maritime history
Tartous, June 9 (SANA) Off the coast of Tartous, Arwad stands as Syria's only inhabited island and one of the…
Al-Azq River offers a tranquil natural retreat in Syria’s Tartous countryside
Tartous, June 7 (SANA) Al-Azq River, also known as Al-Azq Spring, is a popular destination for visitors seeking a blend…
Serjilla reflects Syria’s rich cultural heritage as preservation efforts get underway
Damascus, June 7 (SANA) Serjilla, one of Syria's most significant archaeological sites, continues to offer a rare glimpse into daily…
Al-Lajat: Syria’s Basaltic “Open-Air Museum” returns to Global Heritage Map via ICESCO
Damascus, June 6 (SANA) Stretching between the southern provinces of Daraa and Sweida, al-Lajat emerges as a vast basaltic landscape…
Arwad Port records growth in ship traffic, expands its maritime services
Tartous, June 4 (SANA) Arwad Island Port has witnessed increased activity in recent weeks, with a growing number of ships…
Tourism minister says efforts underway to reopen hotels, expand tourism training
Damascus, June 2 (SANA) Syria’s Tourism Minister, Mazen al-Salhani, said the ministry has begun contacting investors to reactivate a number…
Umayyad Mosque gains new recognition on Arab and Islamic heritage registers
Damascus, June 2 (SANA) The Umayyad Mosque in Damascus has received new international heritage recognition after being added to the…
Spain’s envoy tours ancient Bosra al-Sham, highlights Syria’s archaeological heritage
Daraa, May 23 (SANA) Spain’s Special Envoy to Syria, Antonio González-Zavala, visited the ancient city of Bosra al-Sham on Saturday,…
Damascus beneath a sky of metallic stars; a journey through al-Hamidiyah Souq
Damscus, May 22 (SANA) Al-Hamidiyah Souq, known locally as the covered market, is more than a commercial space; it is…
Tartous Museum, former cathedral, undergoing restoration in Syria’s coastal city
Tartous, May 22 (SANA) The Archaeological Museum of Tartous, originally a 12th-century cathedral built during the Crusader period, stands as…
Historic Sarouja district preserves heritage of old Damascus
Damascus, May 21 (SANA) The historic Sarouja district in Damascus continues to reflect the character of old Syrian urban life…
Qal’at Najm, a medieval citadel, overlooks the Euphrates near Manbij, northern Syria
Located about 30 kilometers east of Manbij in eastern Aleppo province, the fortress, Qal’at Najm, sits on the western bank…
Kurdish Culture Days festival concludes with focus on Syria’s cultural diversity
Damascus, May 18 (SANA) A five-day Kurdish cultural festival concluded Sunday in Damascus with musical and folkloric performances highlighting Kurdish…
