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…
550 students tour Palmyra in one of the largest visits to the ancient city in 15 years
Homs, May 15 (SANA) The ancient city of Palmyra received one of its largest student tourism visits in 15 years on…
Aleppo festival celebrates Damask rose heritage in Syria
Aleppo, May 11 (SANA) A cultural festival celebrating the Damask rose opened in Aleppo on Sunday, with organizers seeking to…
Damascus Opera House hosts event celebrating Syria’s cultural diversity
Damascus, May 8 (SANA) The Damascus Opera House hosted a cultural evening on Thursday featuring music and folkloric performances reflecting…
Tartous waterfront hosts ‘Watan’ festival blending culture, commerce and entertainment
Tartous, May 2 (SANA) The “Watan” Festival opened Friday on Tartous’ seafront, bringing together cultural performances, shopping events and family…
Damascus exhibition showcases traditional crafts at historic citadel
Damascus, April 28 (SANA) A cultural exhibition highlighting traditional Syrian crafts opened at the Damascus Citadel this week, bringing together…
Community initiative revives historic Qasr al-Banat site in Raqqa, Syria
Raqqa, April 26 (SANA) Residents of Raqqa have launched a grassroots campaign to clean and restore the historic Qasr al-Banat…
Bosra al-Sham draws rising tourist interest as heritage revival gains pace
Daraa, April 26 (SANA) The historic city of Bosra al-Sham is experiencing a renewed tourism movement after years of decline,…
Aerial views of extinct al-Manakhir volcanic cones in Syria’s eastern Raqqa countryside
Raqqa, April 21 (SANA) Located in the eastern Raqqa countryside, north of al-Karama town and about 30 km east of…
Sweet Thursday” revives tradition as Halawa becomes a message of connection
Homs, April, 21(SANA) In Homs, the annual “Sweet Thursday,” a tradition in which Halawa takes on a role beyond food,…
Damascene Homes: living palace of sustainability echoing spirit of the Arabian Nights
Damascus, April 20 (SANA) Amid the rush of modern life, the ancient alleys of Damascus still conceal behind their quiet walls…
Damascus stages heritage marathon to spotlight cultural legacy and tourist routes
Damascus, April 18 (SANA) Marking World Heritage Day, Damascus University organized a heritage-themed marathon through the historic center the Old…
Shrine of the Forty; Where the mountain breathes humanity’s first tales
Damascus, April 18 (SANA) Damascus from Above: A Hidden Treasure Above the Clouds Damascus, the capital of tales and eras,…
Homs celebrates spring festival reviving local traditions
Homs April 16 (SANA) A spring festival celebrating local heritage and community life has opened in the central Syrian city…
Al-Koko Castle in al-Zabadani reflects centuries of transformation in Syria’s history
Damascus, April 15 (SANA) Perched on a hill overlooking the town of al-Zabadani in the Damascus countryside, al-Koko Castle stands…
Maaloula draws visitors with heritage, nature, and historic passage
Damascus, April 11 (SANA) The town of Maaloula, located 56 kilometers northeast of Damascus in the Qalamoun mountains, stands out…
Tangible Heritage Week highlights historic neighborhoods in Damascus
Damascus, April 7 (SANA) Activities marking Tangible Heritage Week, organized by the Culture Ministry, continued with lectures, art exhibitions and…
Non: When carpets become wall art carrying heritage’s spirit with a contemporary touch
Hama, April 6 (SANA) A Project for Syrian sisters lifts carpets from the Floor to the wall and dreams of…
Al-Qasatel village in Latakia countryside regains its tourism appeal
Latakia, April 4 (SANA) Al-Qasatel village in the Latakia countryside, located near the M4 highway, is gradually regaining its status…
Al-Yaqubieh village: A living testament to Syria’s cultural diversity and heritage
Idlib, April 4, (SANA) – The village of Al-Yaqubieh, located in Jisr al-Shughur area of Idlib province, showcases Syria's rich…
Cathedral in Homs hosts chanting evening marking Easter season
Homs, April 1 (SANA) The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary Um Al-Zenar in Homs hosted a chanting evening titled “I…
Syria: Heritage march revives century-old spring ritual in Homs
Homs, March 29 (SANA) Residents of Homs gathered in the Old City on Saturday to revive “Plant Thursday,” a centuries-old…
Sarouja, Damascus: where heritage meets modern Life
Damascus, March 27 (SANA) Between its narrow alleys and bustling markets, Sarouja encapsulates six centuries of history, offering visitors a…
Forgotten cities of northern Syria: Burj Haidar village
Aleppo, March. 24 (SANA) The village of Burj Haidar lies about 7 km northeast of Church of Saint Simeon Stylites…
Homs’ old neighborhoods showcase interfaith solidarity through stories of resilience
Homs, March 24 (SANA) The old neighborhoods of Homs continue to reflect a strong model of social cohesion, where long-standing…
Damascus hosts Newroz festival highlighting Syria’s cultural diversity
Damascus, March 22 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Culture organized a festival in Damascus on Saturday to mark Newroz, the Kurdish…
Damascus hosts Newroz celebration reflecting cultural diversity
DAMASCUS, March 21 (SANA) Syria marked Newroz with a cultural event at the Damascus Opera House, featuring performances and official…
Newroz in Syria: Tradition, identity and renewal across generations
Damascus, March 20 (SANA) On March 21, Syrian Kurds celebrate Newroz as a traditional and national occasion marking the start…
Syria’s tropical fruit cultivation shows promise amid market challenges
Damascus, March 19 (SANA) – The cultivation of tropical fruits in Syria has emerged as a promising agricultural shift, expanding…
Wooden Ma’amoul Molds: A Damascene Legacy
Damascus, Mar 13 (SANA) In the ancient alleyways of Damascus, where the fragrance of jasmine mingles with the aroma of…
Al-Ward public Bath in Sarouja… A Story of Stone and Living Memory in Damascus
Damascus, Mar 11 (SANA) Syria abounds with rich heritage and archaeological sites that have witnessed the social life, customs, and…
Damascus’ spice markets revive the scent of history during Ramadan
Damascus, March 10 (SANA) During the holy month of Ramadan, the spice markets of Old Damascus regain their distinctive charm,…
Hejaz Station in Damascus: From historical glory to cultural revival
Damascus, March 5 (SANA) Hejaz Station in Damascus stands as one of Syria’s most prominent historical and architectural landmarks and…
In Damascus, a Ramadan storyteller keeps a fading tradition alive
Damascus, March 1 (SANA) As night settles over the narrow stone alleys of Old Damascus, Al-Nofara Café begins to fill…
Syrian mountain‑activities group holds exploratory hike to Chalma Peak in Kesab
Latakia, Feb. 27 (SANA) – The Syrian Association for Mountain Activities organized an exploratory hike on Friday to Chalma Peak…
Aleppo and Homs markets come alive during Ramadan, preserving centuries of history
Aleppo, Feb. 27 (SANA) As the sun sets over Syria’s ancient cities, the historic markets of Aleppo and Homs take…
