Bosra's extraordinary Roman theatre — seating 15,000 and still in perfect acoustic condition after 2,000 years — is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The entire city is an open-air museum.
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The Bosra Roman Theater is the best-preserved Roman theater in the world — it seats 15,000 spectators with amazing acoustics after 2,000 years. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Besides the theater: the Byzantine Cathedral, Roman baths, the Ayyubid Citadel, and ancient markets.
Bosra al-Sham is approximately 140km south of Damascus, about 2 hours by car. An ideal day trip.
Guesthouses and small lodges are available. You can also stay in nearby Daraa and visit Bosra as a day trip.
Stories and tips from the Syria guide to plan your visit.
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