Palmyra, Syria

Top things to do in Palmyra

5 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Landmark

Lion of Al-lāt

A 2nd-century limestone statue of a lion protecting a gazelle, originally guarding the Temple of Al-lāt.

Sight

Palmyra

An ancient oasis city in the Syrian desert, famed for its monumental Greco-Roman ruins and colonnaded streets.

Landmark

Palmyra Castle

A medieval fortress perched on a hilltop, offering commanding views over the ancient city of Palmyra and the surrounding desert.

Sight

Valley of the Tombs

Explore Palmyra's ancient necropolis with distinctive tower tombs and underground chambers carved from desert rock.

Sight

Camp of Diocletian

A Roman military fortification built by Emperor Diocletian, featuring a temple and administrative ruins.

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