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Etihad Airways, the fastest-growing airline in history, can transport you to Syria in comfort and style.

From stunning mosques and national museums to medieval castles and Roman ruins, you’re promised a memorable experience in this West Asian country.

Book your flights with Etihad Airways to experience a service so exquisite that we were named the World’s Leading Airline for four consecutive years at the 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 World Travel Awards. Take our video tour to find out more. 

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About Syria

About Syria

Syria is one of the larger states of the Middle East and has its capital in Damascus. Syria is bordered to the north by Turkey, to the east by Iraq, to the south by Jordan, and to the south-west by Lebanon. In addition, the country has a short coastline on the east Mediterranean Sea.

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A moderately large country (185,180 square kilometres or 72,150 square miles), Syria has 22.5 million inhabitants (July 2012 estimate), of which 6 million are concentrated in the capital Damascus. The population is predominately Arab (90%), with large minorities from other ethnic groups: Kurds, Armenians, Circassians and Turks.

Syria Attractions

Syria Attractions

The National Museum of Damascus is a large museum in the heart of Damascus, Syria. The most popular part of the museum is the Dura-Europos synagogue which dates back to the 2nd century and was reconstructed there. The National Museum of Damascus lies in the West of the City, between the Damascus University and the Tekkiye Mosque Complex. Collection of exhibits began in 1919, and the current building was constructed in 1936, with wings being added in 1956 and 1975.

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Another popular attraction in the country is the Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa, a Crusader-era cathedral in the city of Tartus, Syria. It was built by the Crusaders in the mid-12th century and functioned as both a fortress and a church. It has been described by historians as the best-preserved religious structure of the crusades. Currently serving as the National Museum of Tartus, the cathedral was built to sanctify the Byzantine pilgrimage site of the Sanctuary of the Virgin Mary, which, according to tradition, was dedicated by St. Peter. A chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary may have existed on this site as early as the 4thcentury.