Ancient oasis city in the Syrian desert, UNESCO heritage.
Palmyra is one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in the world — a vast Roman city rising from the Syrian desert. The Temple of Bel, Arch of Triumph, and the Valley of Tombs are awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage treasures.
Palmyra (Tadmor) is an ancient city in the heart of the Syrian desert, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was the kingdom of Queen Zenobia who challenged the Roman Empire.
The Temple of Bel, the Arch of Triumph, the Great Colonnade, the Valley of Tombs with its funerary towers, Fakhr al-Din Castle, and the Palmyra Museum.
Palmyra is approximately 240km from Damascus, about 3 hours by car through the desert road.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (October–November) are ideal. Summers are very hot (+40°C) and winters are cold at night but pleasant during the day.